Education

English Teacher - Fixed term, part time

Rangi Ruru Girls' School · 51-200 employees

Christchurch, Canterbury7 days ago
OnsitePart timeContractEntry level

What the role involves

  • Planning lessons
  • Teaching English
  • Assessing progress

What they ask for

Qualified and registered teacher in New Zealand; passionate about teaching English; skilled at building positive relationships; organised, adaptable, and committed to school values.

  • Professional licence or registration

About the job

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is a high achieving and innovative school for young women. It caters for day and boarding students from Year 7 to Year 13.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging English Teacher to join our team on a fixed term contract for Term 4, 2026. This part-time position involves teaching one Year 7 English class and one Year 8 English class, totalling 10 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners through a dynamic and well-rounded English programme that develops literacy, communication, creativity and critical thinking skills. Working within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, the successful candidate will have a passion for helping students grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for Year 7 and Year 8 students.
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning and wellbeing.
  • Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Foster a love of reading, writing and effective communication.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

  • A qualified and registered teacher in New Zealand.
  • Passionate about teaching English and supporting student achievement.
  • Skilled at building positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
  • Organised, adaptable and able to work independently.
  • Committed to the values and culture of Rangi Ruru Girls' School.

If you're excited to inspire young learners and contribute to a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications close: Monday 28th September 2026 Commencing: 12 October (Term 4) 2026

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