Southland Girls' High School · Southland
Assistant Head of English
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Southland Girls’ High School in Southland is seeking an experienced secondary English teacher for a permanent, full-time assistant head of English role starting in term 1, 2027. The position carries a 2MU allowance and involves leading departmental direction, teaching English, supporting student achievement, and contributing to the wider life of this Years 7–15 girls’ school.
- 2MU leadership allowance
- Permanent, full-time position
- Starts term 1, 2027
- Middle leadership experience preferred
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Assistant Head of English at secondary level, teaching English and supporting departmental leadership. The role carries a 2MU allowance and begins in Term 1, 2027, with responsibility for strong English programmes and student achievement.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced secondary English teacher
- Strong knowledge of the New Zealand English Curriculum
- Leadership capability or middle leadership experience
- Effective, engaging classroom teaching
- Collaborative approach to improving student achievement
- Positive contribution to wider school life
About the school
Southland Girls’ High School is a secondary girls’ school and wharekura in Southland. It describes itself as collaborative, supportive and focused on student success and girls’ education.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter, including additional teaching areas, work referee details and evidence of current New Zealand teacher registration. Applications close at 9am on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English
- Allowances
- 2MU
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Southland Girls’ High School seeks an enthusiastic, experienced assistant head of English (2MU) to join our high-performing English department in a permanent, full-time position starting term 1, 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to support departmental…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,061
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- 328 Tweed Street, Georgetown, Invercargill
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