Otago Boys' High School · Otago
English Teacher
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 08/12/2028 (This position is fixed term due to the upcoming curriculum structural changes.)Beginning teachers welcome
Otago Boys' High School in Dunedin seeks a full-time English teacher for Years 7–15, starting 25 January 2027. This fixed-term role runs until 8 December 2028 because of planned curriculum structural changes, and is open to beginning teachers. The successful applicant will support co-curricular activities and can access professional learning through the department and South Island Boys' School Network.
- Full-time English teaching role
- Dunedin secondary school for Years 7–15
- Fixed term through 8 December 2028
- Co-curricular involvement expected
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Teach English across Years 7–15 at secondary level. This is a full-time fixed-term position from 25 January 2027 to 8 December 2028, created for upcoming curriculum changes. The role includes supporting the school’s co-curricular programme, and beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- English teaching experience or capability
- Commitment to boys’ education
- Willingness to support extensive co-curricular activities
- Alignment with the school’s values and standards
About the school
Otago Boys’ High School is a boys’ secondary school in Dunedin. It emphasises boys’ education, shared commitment, high standards and strong values.
How to apply
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 8 Dec 2028
- Subjects
- English
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Otago Boys' High School is looking for a committed teacher of English to start in term 1 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term position for 2 years due to upcoming curriculum structural changes. The school leads boys' education and is…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 856
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- 2 Arthur Street, Dunedin
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