Saint Kentigern | Careers Opportunities

Why choose Saint Kentigern?

As a leader in New Zealand independent education, we are fortunate to attract highly qualified, passionate and committed teaching and non-teaching professionals whose goal is is to inspire our students.

At Saint Kentigern, we have career opportunities for subject matter experts in a range of roles, from teaching, and leadership roles, to working in marketing, HR, finance and more – we are a destination for outstanding talent.

We welcome applications from driven and like-minded individuals who are keen to make a difference in the lives and futures of our young people.

Our Organisational Values and Behaviours

At Saint Kentigern we live by our values every day. This is how we demonstrate them.

Saint Kentigern is shaping the next generation

Saint Kentigern is proud of its strong Scottish, Presbyterian heritage as New Zealand's largest co-educational Independent Church Schools group.

The Mission of foundation Trustees has been the steadfast foundation of Saint Kentigern for over 65 years. Unwavering in our Mission to provide an education that ‘inspires students to strive for excellence in all areas of life for the glory of God and the service of others,’ the Trust continues to deliver excellence in education for boys and girls from age 3 to 18 years old at our Preschool, Boys’ and Girls’ Primary Schools, and College.

Here at Saint Kentigern, we put service to others at the heart of all our activities so that we can make a difference in the lives of our community. Our people share a passion for helping to build great citizens who will go on to make a positive difference in the world.

Find out more about our Mission, Vision, and Values here.

Opportunities for teachers

Teachers at Saint Kentigern enjoy:

Smaller teaching classes
Professional development opportunities
Learning support structures
Motivated well behaved students
high academic expectations

the opportunity to teach the I.B. Diploma and/or NCEA
Beautiful and well-maintained school grounds with state-of-the-art facilities

In addition to an attractive package including:

Above state base salary
A Saint Kentigern Allowance

Subsidised Southern Cross Regular Care
4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
Free Saint Kentigern apparel for co-curricular activities
Fees discounts for staff children enrolled
An additional week’s holiday mid-year

Opportunities outside the classroom

When it comes to creating leading-edge learning experiences both within and beyond the classroom, our non-teaching and support colleagues play a vital role in the first-class education our Schools provide. Experts in their professions, these staff enjoy:

Beautiful and well-maintained school grounds with state-of-the-art facilities and on-site parking
2 Saint Kentigern Holidays and a wellness day

Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance
The opportunity to be part of making a difference makes a difference to the lives and futures of our young people.

Want to work for us? Check out our vacancies here.