Chemistry Teacher

Saint Kentigern College; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare subsidy

Extra holidays mid-year

Student fees discount

Gym access

Saint Kentigern allowance

KiwiSaver 4%

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Saint Kentigern College in Auckland invites applications for an enthusiastic Chemistry teacher for Term 1 2027. The role requires registering NZ teaching status, a teaching degree, and the ability to lead curriculum development while supporting the college’s strategic goals.

You will collaborate with colleagues to promote high standards of teaching, safety, and student progress within a strong co-curricular framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching degree or equivalent
• Registered NZ teacher with practicing certificate is required
• Demonstrates knowledge of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices
• Ability to relate effectively to students and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership within learning areas
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Assist with curriculum strategy and review units of work
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders and teachers to meet school goals
• Promote and grow the subject and support academic progress

Skills

Relationship management

Student engagement

Teaching methodologies

Education

Teaching degree or equivalent

Registered NZ teacher with practicing certificate

Job description

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 2 Auckland campuses.

An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Chemistry teacher to join our team in Term 1 2027.

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.
• Positive and collaborative team member, showing 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

• Competitive remuneration, above State base salary.
• Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare.
• Additional week’s holiday mid-year.
• Student fees discount.
• Access to gym.
• Saint Kentigern allowance.
• 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution.
• Staff wellbeing programme.

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