Senior School Head of House - Cargill

Senior School Head of House – Cargill
Commencement Term 1, 2027
 
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. Saint Kentigern College is a top independent day and boarding School, based on the scenic Pakuranga campus. A close-knit family of dedicated staff, inspired students and supportive parents we offer values-based, holistic learning focused on academic excellence, extensive co-curriculum, student well-being and service to others. 
 
An opening has arisen within the Pastoral Care team for an enthusiastic and passionate Senior School Head of House to nurture the pastoral and academic growth of our Senior College students across Years 11-13 in Cargill House.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the pastoral care of all students within the House, ensuring students are known, supported and appropriately challenged.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers and staff to support student wellbeing, development and success.
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, behaviour, wellbeing and academic progress, ensuring appropriate interventions occur when required.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support, Counsellors, Senior Leaders and the wider pastoral team to support student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive House culture aligned with the College's values, mission and special character.
• Develop, promote and lead the House Pastoral Care Team under the direction of the Deputy Principal (PC)
• Lead the implementation of the College pastoral care programme within the House.
• Monitor student achievement, engagement and pathways data to identify trends and support student success.

Key skills and experiences:  

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
• Dip Teaching, Tertiary Degree
• First aid certificate preferable
• Strong teaching and pastoral care experience
• Track record of leadership in pastoral care
• Successful teaching experience in a secondary school environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student wellbeing, pastoral care and student development.
• Experience building positive relationships with students, parents/caregivers and colleagues.
• Experience using professional judgement to manage student wellbeing, behavioural or pastoral matters.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating staff and/or student leaders is desirable.
• Experience using student achievement, attendance and wellbeing information to support positive student outcomes is desirable.

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
• Up to 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing programme

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.

Applications close 13 November 2026


Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.

Please note, to be considered you must meet the above criteria and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.