Teacher of English | Years 9-10

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher English Albany Junior High School is New Zealand's specialist Years 7–10 school, dedicated exclusively to adolescent education. Located on Auckland's North Shore, we are designed around the developmental, academic and wellbeing needs of adolescents. Our educational philosophy is underpinned by evidence-informed explicit teaching, Structured Literacy, Structured Mathematics and a future-focused curriculum that prepares learners for senior secondary education and beyond. In 2026, AJHS was recognised as a finalist in the inaugural New Zealand Education Excellence Awards for Quality Teaching and Instruction, reflecting our commitment to excellence, instructional leadership and continuous improvement. We believe exceptional outcomes are achieved through exceptional teachers. We invest in professional learning, instructional coaching and collaborative practice to support continual growth. The opportunity We are seeking an outstanding Years 9–10 English teacher who is passionate about adolescent learning and committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching. The successful applicant will join a collaborative English faculty focused on developing confident readers, writers, speakers and critical thinkers through explicit instruction and purposeful assessment. We are looking for a teacher who: Demonstrates high-quality classroom practice and evidence-informed teaching; Builds positive relationships with learners and their whānau; Understands structured literacy in secondary English; Contributes to a collaborative professional culture; Embraces professional learning and coaching; Values culturally responsive and inclusive practice; and Contributes to the wider life of the school. Why Albany Junior High School? Joining AJHS means becoming part of a professional learning community where evidence-informed practice, collaboration and continuous improvement are central. Every staff member contributes to an organisation committed to educational excellence. AJHS operates under the PPTA Secondary Collective Agreement and provides a minimum of five non-contact hours per week. Applicants must be familiar with the NZ Curriculum, hold current NZ teacher registration, and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. How to apply Please send your cover letter with application form and CV / and direct enquiries to: Physical address: Appleby Road, Albany, Auckland Postal Address: PO Box 303269, North Harbour, North Shore City, 0751 #J-18808-Ljbffr