Chemistry Teacher

Saint Kentigern; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class facilities

Competitive remuneration

Subsidised healthcare

Additional week’s holiday mid-year

Student fees discount

Access to gym

Free on-site car parking

Saint Kentigern allowance

KiwiSaver Employer contribution

Staff wellbeing programme

Job summary

Saint Kentigern, Auckland, seeks a Full Time Permanent teacher leader to provide professional leadership within learning areas and ensure high standards of teaching and learning. The role includes contributing to curriculum strategy, reviewing units of work, and analysing data to drive improvement.

The successful candidate will collaborate with curriculum leaders and staff to support faculties and achieve school-wide strategic goals, while upholding the college’s co-curricular programme and

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practising certificate.
• Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Detailed knowledge of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
• Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues and stakeholders with strong relationship management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive and collaborative team member, promoting faculties with staff respect.
• Uphold the special character and co-curricular programme of the college.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and role modelling best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership within the learning areas.
• Ensure the maintenance of high standard teaching and learning.
• Assist with curriculum strategy, reviewing units of work and programmes and analysing data.
• Collaborate with other curriculum leaders and teachers to support faculties and school-wide strategic goals.
• Promote and grow the subject and enhance academic progress.

Skills

NZ teaching registration

Education

Teaching degree

Job description

• Status: Full Time Permanent
• Closing Date: 12 November 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