Science Teacher

Saint Kentigern Trust; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class facilities

Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare

Additional week's holiday mid-year

Access to gym

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Saint Kentigern College in New Zealand is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our team. You will lead and deliver high-quality physics and chemistry learning, align with curriculum strategies, and work with colleagues to drive academic achievement.

The role requires NZ teacher registration, a teaching degree or equivalent, and the ability to connect with students and staff. You will contribute to co-curricular activities and uphold health and safety standards on campus, supported by

Qualifications

• Must have current NZ teacher registration and practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
• Ability to relate effectively to students, colleagues and stakeholders.

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 curriculum leaders and teachers to support faculties and school-wide goals.
• Promote and grow the subject and enhance academic progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Co-curricular involvement

Education

Teaching degree or equivalent education

Job description

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About the role

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 experience

• 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 can 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