Teacher of Science

Saintkentigern; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Gym access

Free on-site parking

KiwiSaver 4% Employer contribution

Staff wellbeing programme

Additional week’s holiday

Job summary

Saint Kentigern invites applications for a full-time teaching role in Auckland, with a focus on physics and chemistry. The successful candidate will provide professional leadership within learning areas, maintain high standards of teaching, and contribute to curriculum development and data analysis.

Applicants should be a registered NZ teacher with a valid practicing certificate, have a teaching degree or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong communication and relationship-management

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate.
• Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience teaching physics and chemistry preferred.
• Detailed knowledge 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 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.

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.

Skills

NZ teaching registration

Physics/Chemistry teaching

Curriculum development

Data interpretation

Communication

Relationship management

Collaboration

Education

Teaching degree or equivalent

Education experience

Job description

• Permanent Full Time
• Closing Date 25 September 2026

About Saint Kentigern:

Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old across two Auckland campuses. Offering world class values-based, holistic learning; we are focused on academic excellence, extensive co-curriculum, student well-being and service to others. In addition to this, Saint Kentigern provides a close-knit community of dedicated staff, inspired students and supportive parents.

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
• Competitive remuneration, above State base salary
• Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
• Additional week's holiday mid-year
• Student fees discount
• Access to gym
• Free on-site car parking
• Saint Kentigern allowance
• 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing programme