Teacher of Science
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- 130 Pakuranga Road
- Permanent Full Time
- Closing Date 25 September 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:
Key skills and experiences:
What we offer:
Saint Kentigern invites candidates, that meet the above criteria, to submit their application online using the vacancy link provided.
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
- Experience teaching physics and chemistry discipline preferred
- 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
Saint Kentigern invites candidates, that meet the above criteria, to submit their application online using the vacancy link provided.