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Teacher Training Opportunities

Change Lives — Including Your Own

Are you ready to inspire the next generation — and discover a career with real purpose?

Westlake Girls High School is looking for future educators to join us in 2026 through The Teachers’ Institute. This is your opportunity to step into a vibrant, high-achieving school community while working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching.

You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience from day one, supported by expert mentoring and a collaborative team environment. It’s the perfect launchpad for a fulfilling career — especially for those ready to bring the wisdom of life and work experience into the classroom.

We’re particularly keen to hear from career changers — people who are ready to give back to their community and shape the future. At Westlake Girls, you’ll enjoy all the advantages of an all-girls school environment, proven to empower young women to thrive.

We’re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who are ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.

Contact our Assistant Principal, Leisen Jobe, to find out more or express your interest: [email protected]

Teacher Aide - Learning Enhancement Department

Are you an encouraging, positive, and responsible person who genuinely enjoys working with teenagers? Our Learning Enhancement Department is seeking dedicated Teacher Aides to join our team for the upcoming year. We are interested in both part-time and full-time applicants.

The primary role is to assist students with learning differences. You will be learning alongside the students’ classes, offering support and encouragement; there is no need to teach the curriculum yourself. However, you need the confidence to help students with their junior subject work. You must be responsible, reliable, and a proactive team player. We are seeking an individual with exceptional patience and a positive attitude.

The role requires you to be physically able to move around the school grounds to support student needs in both classroom-based and practical subjects. You will join others with a genuine passion for educational support and derive enjoyment from helping others succeed.

If this rewarding opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and preferred hours (part-time or full-time) to Jemma Field, [email protected].

Teacher-only day Monday, 24 November.

There will be no classes for Year 9 and 10 students on this day, and these students should remain at home. 

NZQA examinations for Year 11, 12, and 13 students will continue as scheduled on this day. Students sitting external exams must attend their exams as usual.

For students in Years 11–13 who are not sitting exams on this date, please note that staff will be participating in professional development and will not be available for revision support at school.

Also please note that the library will not be available for studying.