Teacher of English; Junior and Senior), and Ako

Teacher of English (Junior and Senior), and Ako

Full time, Fixed term,

Start Date:

02/03/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (unexpected increase in enrolments). Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher.

Ellesmere College - Te Kāreti o Waihora is a co‑educational school grounded in family values and a community focus, offering students from Year 7 to Year 13 an exceptional education.

This position is for a fixed term ending on Friday 11th December 2026 due to unforeseen significant roll growth at the start of the 2026 academic year, creating a temporary staffing requirement in excess of the school's current Ministry of Education guaranteed staffing entitlement.

Subject areas:
English, Health & Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics & Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The Arts.

• Trained and qualified teacher, with current NZ Teacher Registration.
• Able to work as part of an effective team.
• Knowledgeable and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to motivate and enthuse young people to learn.
• Able and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school outside the classroom.
• Able and willing to teach across all year levels.

• Ongoing professional learning, development and opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative and passionate staff.
• Located in a growing rural township within an increasingly diverse community.

Apply online by completing our application form and attaching your CV and covering letter. Direct enquiries to:

Katrina Ferguson
21 Leeston Dunsandel Road
fergusonkool.nz
03 324 3369

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