Staff Vacancies

ESOL TEACHER FOR 2026

Birkenhead College is seeking a passionate, resourceful ESOL teacher to join our supportive and collaborative teaching staff. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with a diverse group of learners and committed to helping students thrive both academically and personally.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • The ability to teach junior ESOL classes and the senior NCEA framework
  • A strong commitment to student wellbeing and relationship-based teaching
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a team environment
  • New Zealand teacher registration

Birkenhead College, located on Auckland’s North Shore, is known for its inclusive culture and strong pastoral care.

A management unit is included with this position.
Start Date: Term 1, 2026

Please send your CV and cover letter to Mrs Anglea McMahon at office@birkenhead.school.nz by 19 September 2025, and include your coaching experience

Deciding to leave your current career and embark on a new one is a big decision – particularly when you factor in re-training in your chosen new field. This leap of faith has been made easier for those wanting to train as a teacher thanks to the Auckland Schools’ Teacher Trainee Programme (ASTTP). The ASTTP offers a brilliant solution for new graduates and career changers – onsite teacher training at a local high school with your university fees paid for and a $12,500 stipend paid to you while you train.

David Ferguson, Headmaster of Westlake Boys’ High School says, "This programme offers a pathway for people who have always considered teaching as a career possibility but weren’t sure how they could make the move. We're really interested in people who have worked in other jobs and are looking to change careers, as well as graduates from a wide range of disciplines”.

60 teacher trainees, aged from mid-20s to over 50, are taking part in the scheme this year, with 24 participating Auckland schools offering this programme. The ASTTP model gives teacher trainees the advantage of training on-the-job, alongside outstanding teachers and mentors, giving them first-hand experience of the full breadth of school life. While training, they complete their Graduate or Post Graduate teachers diploma course online through the University of Waikato. Our teacher trainees also have the opportunity of attending and participating in a dozen professional learning workshops at twelve different schools throughout Auckland.​​​​​​​

If you would like to find out more, visit www.schoolbasedtraining.org where there are several first-hand experiences from current and former teacher trainees, as well as videos and podcasts. Alternatively, contact office@birkenhead.school.nz to arrange an appointment time to come in and discuss the programme.