Kings High School (Dunedin) · Otago
Specialist Literacy Teacher
SecondaryPart time, Contract, FTTE up to: 0.2, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 24/09/2027Beginning teachers welcome
Kings High School in Dunedin is seeking a part-time specialist literacy teacher for secondary students. The fixed-term role is up to 0.2 FTTE, totalling five hours weekly, including two hours of targeted support for one student, ideally Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm. It runs from October 2026 to September 2027 and is open to beginning teachers.
- Evidence-based literacy instruction required
- Knowledge of Te ao Māori advantageous
- Te reo Māori skills valued
- Five hours per week
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 7 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Provide targeted literacy teaching to one student for two contact hours each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm to 4pm during term time. This fixed-term, part-time position is up to 0.2 FTTE and includes five hours weekly for teaching, planning, assessment and reporting, from 12 October 2026 to 24 September 2027. The preferred start is 19 October and can be negotiated.
What they’re looking for
- Experience with evidence-based literacy instruction
- Understanding of culturally responsive practice
- Knowledge or skills in Te ao Māori and Te reo Māori
- Strong communication skills
- High expectations for student progress
- Commitment to helping students build confidence and skills
About the school
Kings High School is a secondary school and wharekura in Dunedin serving Years 7 to 15.
How to apply
Send a letter of application and a curriculum vitae covering at least five years of work history, including three referees. Applications close on 7 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Starts
- 12 Oct 2026
- Ends
- 24 Sept 2027
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We seek a committed and engaging specialist literacy teacher to join our motivated staff. The successful applicant will deliver targeted, high-impact literacy support, working with a student for two hours of contact time per week, ideally scheduled from 3pm to…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 884
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- 270 Bay View Road, Dunedin
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