Science Teacher

Saint Kentigern College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare

Additional week's holiday mid-year

Access to gym

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Saint Kentigern College in Auckland seeks a passionate science teacher for Secondary years 7–15 and wharekura. You will deliver engaging physics and chemistry lessons and contribute to curriculum planning.

You will lead within learning areas, collaborate with faculty, and support school-wide goals while upholding safety and pastoral commitments. NZ teaching registration and a valid practicing certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate.
• Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience teaching physics and chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
• Ability to relate to students and stakeholders with strong relationship skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team member with enthusiasm and commitment to co-curricular programmes.
• Uphold Saint Kentigern College culture and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership within the learning areas.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Assist with curriculum strategy, reviewing units and programmes and analysing data.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders and teachers to support school-wide goals.
• Promote and grow the subject and academic progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Registered NZ teacher with practice certificate

Teaching degree

Job description

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

An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate science teacher to join our team at Saint Kentigern College.

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
• Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
• Additional week's holiday mid-year
• Access to gym
• Free on-site car parking

Vacancy reference #:1HAtqu

Postal Address:
PO Box 51060, Auckland, 2140