Teacher of General Science

Kelston Boys' High School; Whau; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelston Boys’ High School in West Auckland is seeking a skilled general science teacher for the 2027 school year. The successful applicant will be passionate about science and student‑centred learning, and will help develop their teaching practice.

The role involves teaching across junior and senior year levels, collaborating within the department, and contributing to the wider school co‑curricular programme. Salary and conditions follow the applicable collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Science and inspiring students to learn.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and committed to effective teaching practice.
• Focused on student‑centred learning and student achievement.
• Willing to develop pedagogical practice and reflect on teaching.
• Collaborative and committed to working positively within a department.
• Flexible and able to teach across different year levels.
• Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach general science to junior and senior year levels.
• Collaborate within the science department and contribute to the wider school co-curricular programme.

Skills

Passion for Science

Innovative teaching

Student-centred learning

Collaborative

Flexible across year levels

Job description

About the role

Kelston Boys’ High School is a state secondary school in West Auckland, educating over 800 students in Years 9 to 13.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher of general science to join our science department for the 2027 school year. The successful applicant will be passionate about science, committed to student-centred learning and keen to develop their teaching practice.

The ability to teach across junior and senior year levels is preferred. You will work collaboratively within the department and contribute to the wider school co-curricular programme.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• passionate about Science and inspiring students to learn

• innovative, enthusiastic and committed to effective teaching practice

• focused on student-centred learning and student achievement

• willing to develop their pedagogical practice and reflect on their teaching

• collaborative and committed to working positively within a department

• flexible and able to teach across different year levels

• willing to contribute to the wider school community and co-curricular programme.

Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.

About Kelston Boys’ High School

Established in 1963, the school is built around the values of Excellence, Resilience, Respect and Family.

We have a diverse student community and offer a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational pathways.

Our motto, “To Wisdom with Honour,” reflects our commitment to supporting young men to grow, develop their strengths and reach their potential.