Literacy Teacher - Secondary / Middle & High School - Green School New Zealand

Job description

As a member of a motivated teaching team, the ideal Literacy teacher will support and promote the academic, social, and emotional development of all Middle and High School learners (mainly Years 7–13). The Literacy teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, creative, and literacy-focused learning experiences, supported by thoughtful planning and documentation. They will foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, actively contribute to their collaborative learning neighbourhood, and play a full part in the shared responsibilities and daily life of the school community.

This is a full-time, fixed term (2 years) position, based in Oakura, Taranaki, New Zealand

Starting date 28th Jan.2026 (approx.)

Key areas of responsibility

• Design and implement creative proficiency-based units of learning curriculum that adhere to the principles of Green School, so the lessons are accessible to all students.
• Create unit plans following the Green School unit planning processes that incorporate REAL teaching principles, Green School Skills and Green School values.
• Give continuous specific, timely feedback to learners and their whānau, including written reports and conferencing.
• Collect, analyse, and use literacy assessment data to inform teaching practice, track learner progress, and support differentiated learning across middle and high school levels.
• Collaborate to provide an individualised, differentiated, and personalised support as needed, mentoring and guiding all learners to achieve an effective learning experience.
• Collaborating with the Learning Neighbourhood team to support the academic, social and emotional needs of learners.

Joining the Green School team :

Green School New Zealand is an independent, privately owned school offering education for learners from Years 1 to 13. As part of a global network of pioneering Green Schools, we share a common ethos, values, and vision that place sustainability, creativity, and purpose at the heart of learning. Our beautiful, nature-based campus provides a living classroom that inspires curiosity and connection, while our active, caring community of educators, learners, and families works together to make a real difference. Joining Green School New Zealand means becoming part of an awesome, passionate team that is leading positive change in education — redefining what it means to learn for a sustainable future. Each day is dynamic and deeply rewarding, reflecting our values of collaboration, innovation, and community connection, as we live out our mission to help every learner thrive with purpose.

Address : Green School New Zealand Campus is at 406 Koru Road, Koru, 4374

Job application expiry Monday 3rd November 2025 (at 3pm)

Requirements

Job Requirements

What are your essential attributes?

Adaptability, creativity, integrity, optimism / positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, and reliability.

Soft-skills

We educate for sustainability through community-integrated, entrepreneurial learning in a natural environment.  Our holistic, learner-guided approach inspires and empowers us to be green leaders. This is the Green School Way.

Specific skills

The ideal applicant will :

Benefits

natural amphitheatres and a river, all under the shadow of Mount Taranaki.