Diocesan School for Girls Looking for Director of English Language Learning at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Location: Diocesan School for Girls

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Do you have a passion for supporting English Language Learners both through teaching English as an additional language and supporting them across the curriculum? Are you a motivated experienced teacher looking to continue your growth and development within this strategic role?

Sound appealing? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours! We are looking for a Director of English Language Learning to start at the beginning of Term 4. You will enjoy working alongside a diverse and enthusiastic team, so that together you can offer the best opportunities to our English Language Learners. You will be passionate about teaching young women.

Job Description

You will:

• Be skilled in teaching English as an additional language at all levels from Year 7 to Year 13
• Be able to teach English Literature at all levels from Year 7 to Year 13
• Have an interest in translanguaging and supporting students in bilingual learning environments, currently in Mandarin and English, but potentially in other languages in the future
• Direct, coordinate, monitor, implement and evaluate the delivery and assessment of English Language Learning at Dio
• Ensure all programmes and procedures comply with national guidelines and school policies
• Create content and lead Professional Development
• Work with the Director of International Students to provide a safe space for all English Language Learners at Dio, both domestic and international
• Manage a teacher aide who provides in-class and withdrawal tutoring to support English Language Learners in all subjects
• Be committed to being part of a friendly, collegial, and supportive environment

Desired Skills And Experience

You will bring:

• A Degree in English, Linguistics, Education or related field and be a Registered Teacher
• A CELTA or equivalent qualification in teaching English as an additional language
• 5 years’ experience teaching English as an additional language
• Academic management experience preferred
• Attention to detail, organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure to deadlines

We offer students a dual pathway with NCEA and International Baccalaureate. IB Teaching experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be available.

Diocesan School for Girls is a place of academic, sporting, and cultural excellence. We are a high performing independent Anglican School with girls who are motivated to learn. Our students have access to state of the art educational and sporting facilities. Our staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities. Our school is a place of innovation and inspiration, where we help girls develop skills for the ever-changing world.

Our staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous learning and development in leadership, curriculum, and pedagogy. We have a positive, supportive culture with people at its heart.

What else do we offer?

• Competitive remuneration
• Access to a wide range of hard and digital resources
• Access to fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapist services
• Covered staff car parking on site

Involvement in our co-curricular activities is encouraged but is not essential.

Sound like you? Please send through your application by 31st July 2023.

For further information please email [email protected] Otherwise, please apply online via our website www.diocesan.school.nz.