English Teacher

Rutherford College is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. We are looking for someone who can bring English to life in the classroom, encourage critical thinking and creativity, and support students to achieve their personal best. The successful applicant will: be passionate about teaching English across the secondary school year levels create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences that cater for a range of abilities and learning needs have a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA assessment requirements build positive relationships with students and foster a supportive classroom environment be committed to improving student achievement and promoting a love of reading, writing and communication contribute positively to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and beginning teachers who are keen to grow their practice in a supportive environment. At Rutherford College, we value respect, responsibility, integrity and excellence. We are proud of our diverse school community and are committed to providing opportunities for every student to succeed. This is a fixed-term position commencing 28 January 2027. You must reside or have the rights to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement (STCA). The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $66,999 to $107,886 depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. An individual’s actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment.