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Food Technology Teacher

Closing Date: 30 October 2026 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Permanent / Full Time

Saint Kentigern College

  • 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland
  • Permanent Full-Time Position
  • Closing Date: 30 October 2026
About Saint Kentigern: 

Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old across two Auckland campuses.  Offering world class values-based, holistic learning; we are focused on academic excellence, extensive co-curriculum, student well-being and service to others. In addition to this, Saint Kentigern provides a close-knit community of dedicated staff, inspired students and supportive parents.

Key duties and responsibilities:
 
  • Provide professional leadership within the learning areas
  • Ensure the maintenance of high standard teaching and learning
  • Assist with curriculum strategy, annually reviewing units of work and programmes and analysing relevant data
  • Collaborate with other curriculum leaders and teachers to support the faculties and achievement of school wide strategic goals
  • Promote and grow the subject and enhancing academic progress.
  
Key skills and experiences: 
  • Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
  • Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience
  • Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices
  • Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues and other stakeholders with strong relationship management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Positive and collaborative team member, showing enthusiasm and commitment to promoting their faculties and respect to staff
  • Willingness to uphold the special character and culture of Saint Kentigern and commitment to the co-curricular programme of the college
  • Strong understanding of health and safety and committed to upholding and role modelling best practice.
  
What we offer:
  • World class facilities, learning aids and equipment
  • Competitive remuneration, above State base salary
  • Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
  • Additional week’s holiday mid-year
  • Student fees discount
  • Access to gym
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Saint Kentigern allowance
  • 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
  • Staff wellbeing programme

How to apply:
We invite suitably qualified applicants to apply online via the vacancy link provided. Email applications will not be accepted.

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Please note: Only candidates with valid working rights in New Zealand and a current teacher registration from New Zealand Teaching Council will be considered.