Science / biology teacher Y11–13

Vanguard Military School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected secondary school in Auckland seeks an experienced, fully registered teacher for the science department, focusing on NCEA Levels 1-3. The role emphasizes small class sizes for tailored teaching, a structured environment, and high academic expectations. Position commences on January 22, 2026, offering a collegial and professional atmosphere for educators.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching science/biology to students Y11-Y13.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Willingness to teach in a structured and disciplined environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach science/biology to senior secondary students.
• Maintain small class sizes for personalized attention.
• Ensure a well-organized classroom environment.

Skills

Experience teaching NCEA Levels 1-3

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proven leadership ability

Good subject and curriculum knowledge

Education

Fully registered teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Science

Vanguard Military School is a highly regarded special character, senior secondary school based in Albany on the North Shore. The school has an approximate roll of 200 students with an outstanding attendance and academic achievement record.

Here at Vanguard, we offer more than a job: we provide an opportunity to be part of a collegial and professional working environment that has high expectations and academic excellence. Our small class sizes allow for focused learning and personalised student attention.

If you are eager to teach in a school where the systems are finely tuned for effective student management and where every day offers an optimal classroom environment for teaching and learning, then this position is tailor-made for you.

We are seeking an experienced, fully registered teacher to join our science / biology department, teaching Y11–13. There is also the possibility of teaching additional subjects along with science / biology.

The position requires a teacher with the following skills:

• Experience teaching NCEA Levels 1-3
• A fully registered teacher
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Proven leadership ability in both subject and pastoral care
• Has good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Want to teach in a structured, disciplined, respectful and well organised environment.

If you are looking for a school that provides a collegial working environment, high expectations for all, academic success, small class sizes and where a student code of conduct must be adhered to at all times, then this would be the position for you.

Position to commence: Term 1, 22 January 2026.

How to apply

Please complete the included Teacher Application Form and email it along with your CV and cover letter and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
8 Rothwell Avenue, Rosedale, Auckland