Hillcrest High School · Waikato
English Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Hillcrest High School in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a full-time permanent English teacher from 28 January 2027. The role involves teaching through to Year 13 and requires strong knowledge of NCEA Levels 1–3. Applications are open to beginning teachers who hold New Zealand registration, have work rights, and currently live in New Zealand.
- Teaching through to Year 13
- NCEA Levels 1–3 knowledge required
- Permanent position from 28 January 2027
- New Zealand registration required
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Teach English across secondary year levels, potentially through Year 13, in a permanent full-time position. The role starts on 28 January 2027 and includes work within a well-supported, collaborative faculty. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Able to teach English through Year 13
- Strong knowledge of NCEA Levels 1 to 3
- New Zealand teacher registration
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
- Currently living in New Zealand
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities
About the school
Hillcrest High School is a co-educational secondary school and wharekura in Hamilton, Waikato. It describes its student community as diverse and its culture as accepting, with high expectations for students, staff and whānau and strong involvement in extracurricular activities.
How to apply
Email the application form, CV and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“About the position We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified teacher to join our well-resourced English faculty. This is a permanent position starting on 28th January 2027. The suitable applicant will be able to teach up to Year 13.…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,795
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 141 Masters Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton
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