Mercury Bay Area School · Waikato
English Teacher – Years 9 to 13
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Mercury Bay Area School in Whitianga seeks a full-time, permanent English teacher for Years 9 to 13. The role suits teachers at any career stage, including beginning teachers, with a focus on literature, literacy, Phase 4 of the new English curriculum, and culturally responsive teaching that incorporates mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori.
- Teaching English across Years 9 to 13
- Full-time permanent position
- Phase 4 curriculum knowledge sought
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Teach English across Years 9 to 13 in a full-time, permanent position. Plan learning aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, including Phase 4 English developments, literacy, language and literature. The role welcomes teachers at any career stage, including beginning teachers, and starts on a date to be confirmed.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
- English teaching experience across middle and senior years
- Understanding of Phase 4 English curriculum changes
- Culturally responsive and relational teaching practice
- Growing knowledge of mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori
- Willingness to collaborate and contribute additional learning areas
About the school
Mercury Bay Area School is New Zealand’s largest area school, serving Years 1 to 15 in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coast. It describes itself as a welcoming kura community in a distinctive coastal setting.
How to apply
Email the completed application form, CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher to join our kura in teaching across the middle and senior years. The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and a commitment to developing engaging…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 862
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- South Highway, Whitianga
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