Teacher of English

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Promote and grow the subject and enhance academic progress.
• Provide professional engagement and leadership within the learning area
• Ensure the practice of high standard teaching and learning
• Assist with curriculum strategy, annually reviewing units of work and programmes and analysing relevant data
• Collaborate with other curriculum leaders and teachers to support the faculty and achievement of school wide strategic goals

Key skills and experiences:

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
• Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience
• Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices
• Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues and other stakeholders with strong relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive and collaborative team member, showing enthusiasm and commitment to promoting their faculties and respect to staff
• Willingness to uphold the special character and culture of Saint Kentigern and commitment to the co-curricular programme of the college
• Strong understanding of health and safety and committed to upholding and role modelling best practice.

What we offer:

• World class facilities, learning aids and equipment
• Competitive remuneration, above
• State base salary
• Subsidised Southern
• Cross healthcare
• Additional week’s holiday mid-year
• Student fees discount
• Access to gym
• Free on-site car parking
• Saint Kentigern allowance 4% KiwiSaver
• Employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing programme

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