Teacher of English

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 26 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 26 / 01 / 2027 (Study Award cover)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English

Craighead Diocesan School is a high achieving state integrated girls boarding and day school based in Timaru. We cater for Y7–13 with small classes, excellent resources and motivated students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, innovative teacher of English to join our highly successful and cohesive English department. Please state your other curriculum subject area strengths.

This position is full time and commences on 26 January 2026. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers and reside in NZ, be familiar with the NZ Curriculum and should have experience with NCEA to senior level. The successful applicant needs to be able to inspire our young women in their learning, to be creative and aspirational, and personalise learning for our students.

We offer a collegial and supportive working environment in a beautiful campus. The successful applicant should be prepared to support and actively take part in our school’s co-curricular life, and to also uphold and be positively involved in the Special Character of the school.

How to apply

Please send your covering letter, CV, and completed application form to :

Physical address :

1 Wrights Avenue, West End, Timaru

Postal Address :

1 Wrights Avenue, Highfield, Timaru, 7910

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