Columba College · Otago
English as an Alternative Language (EAL) Teacher
Area schoolFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Columba College in Otago seeks a full-time, permanent English as an Additional Language teacher for its Years 1–15 area school. The role provides targeted English teaching for multilingual learners across key learning areas, with co-planning and team teaching alongside classroom staff. Applicants need a recognised teaching qualification, current registration, and should identify supporting subjects; beginning teachers may apply.
- Full-time permanent position
- English language teaching across key learning areas
- Works with multilingual learners
- Start date not stated
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach English as an Additional Language full time on a permanent basis, providing targeted support to English language learners across key learning areas. Work with teaching teams to plan inclusive, language-rich learning and support students’ English development and academic participation. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Expertise teaching English to multilingual learners
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Current teacher registration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with team teaching
- Supporting subjects listed in the application
About the school
Columba College is a special character, state-integrated school with 565 students. It provides co-educational schooling from Years 0 to 6, then girls’ day and boarding education from Years 7 to 13. The College has Presbyterian foundations and welcomes students from other beliefs.
How to apply
Submit an application that includes your supporting subjects by 12 October 2026. The application method and contact role are not stated.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Columba College has an enviable reputation for academic excellence and all-round achievement. The College is a special character state-integrated school providing co-educational schooling from Years 0 to 6, and girls’ day and boarding education from Years 7 to 13. With…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 608
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- 399 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin
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