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Teacher of English specialising in English Language Learners
Wakatipu High School
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Covering a refreshment leave)Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Listed 27 Aug 2026 · Closes 14 Sept 2026
About the role
Wakatipu High School’s vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area and school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective relationships, and be ready to contribute to the all-round education of our students.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified English teacher to deliver the New Zealand English curriculum in a way that supports students who are English Language Learners. This is not an ESL position. The successful candidate will be part of our English Learning Area. Experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes standards will be an advantage.
Please state any other teaching subjects as the successful applicant may be required to teach other subjects to reach a full time teaching load.
Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1600 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.
Learning-area tags: English
How to apply
Please apply via the vacancy link provided Lee Hiestand, Associate Principal apply@wakatipu.school.nz 03 3422 7370 Recruitment Pack 2025 WHS Recruitment Pack Teacher v19
Official Gazette listing ↗School details
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Roll
- 1540
- School number
- 374
- Address
- 47-49 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown