Teacher of Spanish

Saint Kentigern Boys’ School, located at the Shore Road Campus, is dedicated to delivering a values-based education tailored specifically for boys.  We pride ourselves on fostering academic excellence within a holistic framework that nurtures character, well-being, and a commitment to service.  Our extensive co-curricular programme enriches student life, encouraging personal growth and leadership.  At the heart of Saint Kentigern is a close-knit community of passionate educators, motivated students, and engaged families who all work together to inspire lifelong learning and meaningful contribution inside and outside the school gates.
 
An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Spanish to join our team at the Boys’ School.

Key duties and responsibilities: 

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Spanish language lessons across Years 7 & 8
• Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish through a range of teaching strategies and resources.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.
• Integrate cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries (history, traditions, music, food, art, current events) into lessons to promote intercultural understanding.
• Establish a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages risk-taking in language learning.
• Promote a love of languages and global citizenship through engaging activities and authentic learning opportunities.
• Encourage participation, collaboration, and perseverance in language acquisition.
• Celebrate student achievements and progress, both in language skills and cultural awareness.
• Share best practice, resources, and teaching strategies with other language and subject teachers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen expertise in second-language acquisition and pedagogy.
• Support and participate in school-wide cultural events, language weeks, and international celebrations
• Encourage connections with the wider Spanish-speaking community and create authentic opportunities for students to engage with the language and culture.

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
• Strong understanding of health and safety and committed to upholding and role modelling best practice.

What we offer:

• Excellent facilities and learning spaces
• Competitive remuneration, above State base salary
• Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
• Additional week’s holiday mid-year
• Student fees discount
• Saint Kentigern allowance for co-curricular involvement
• 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing programme

How to apply:
 
If you are motivated by the prospect of being a part of a dynamic teaching environment and would enjoy the associated challenges of the role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please include a covering letter and current CV stating all teaching subjects and at least the last five years of work history. Applications are to be submitted electronically via the link below. Email applications will not be accepted.

As an accredited employer, Saint Kentigern invites national and international candidates, that meet the above criteria, to submit their application.
 
Applications close:  10 September 2025

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