Teacher of English (Y7-13)

Scots College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Wellington, New Zealand, is seeking a talented English teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026. The role involves teaching middle and senior students, contributing to co-curricular programmes, and promoting international mindedness. The ideal candidate will possess suitable teaching qualifications and a passion for fostering student excellence in a vibrant learning environment.

Qualifications

• Suitable teaching qualifications and current practicing certificate.
• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Passion for English and ability to inspire students.
• Commitment to fostering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to middle and senior students.
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes.
• Promote international mindedness and student wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent general English teaching experience

Flair for literature and creativity

Superior communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Teaching qualifications and registration from the Teaching Council NZ

Job description

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

English

We are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated English teacher to teach in our middle (7-10) and senior (11–13) schools. This is a full-time, permanent appointment commencing January 2026.

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian heritage. It is a co-educational, IB World School in Wellington, New Zealand and comprises three schools in one; Junior (1-6), middle (7-10) and senior (11-13). We provide our students with an excellent, holistic education within a vibrant learning environment, our aim being to allow them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to Learn. For life.

Scots is a dual pathway school offering both NCEA and IB Diploma to senior students. At Y11 we offer the Tohu, a tailor made, future focused award, and at Y7-10 the Middle Years Programme. Experience teaching MYP would be advantageous, but training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applicants should have:

• suitable teaching qualifications, teacher registration and current practicing certificate from the Teaching Council NZ
• the right to work in New Zealand
• excellent general English teaching experience and a flair for literature and creativity
• a passion for English and the ability to inspire students
• superior communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• a desire to foster excellence
• the ability to promote learning and a passion for education
• the ability to support focused change
• a commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes
• a commitment to the College’s desire to promote international mindedness and multi-cultural understanding, and the wellbeing of students

Role overview

In addition to delivering engaging English lessons to students in the middle and senior years, the successful candidate will contribute to the school’s co-curricular programmes and support the College’s aims of international mindedness and student wellbeing.

How to apply

Applications are to include a covering letter and current CV detailing at least the last 5 years of work history. Please also provide the names of at least two referees. Applications are to be submitted electronically to:

Physical address:
1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore, Wellington

Postal Address:
PO Box 15064, Miramar, Wellington, 6243