Teacher of Humanities
Closing Date: 5 October 2025
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Join an experienced and caring team of educators
- Work for a leading independent school
- Commencing Term 1, 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.
A vacancy, commencing January 2026, has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Humanities
Key duties and responsibilities:
Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a cover letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.
Applications close on 5 October 2025
Please note to be considered for this position, you must meet the above criteria and you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Join us for a virtual College tour: https://saintkentigern.youtour.nz#college
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
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.
A vacancy, commencing January 2026, has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Humanities
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Teach Social Studies and a senior Humanities subject (state speciality subject/s)
- Plan and deliver engaging and relevant learning programmes
- Assist the Heads of Department with new curriculum and resource development
- Collaborate with the team to promote best student outcomes
- A passionate and experienced Humanities teacher
- 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.
- 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
Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a cover letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.
Applications close on 5 October 2025
Please note to be considered for this position, you must meet the above criteria and you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Join us for a virtual College tour: https://saintkentigern.youtour.nz#college
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.