Teacher - Science

Upeducation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UP International College New Zealand (UPIC) is looking for a passionate Science Teacher to join our academic team in Auckland CBD. You will deliver engaging Science lessons that bring concepts to life and prepare international students for university study.

You will collaborate with dedicated educators and contribute to a supportive learning environment that helps students achieve academic goals and develop practical scientific skills.

Qualifications

• Current teaching registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Science or a closely related discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at secondary or tertiary level, with Biology background.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience planning practical Science activities and lab safety practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience teaching international students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive and high-quality Science lessons for diverse learners.
• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
• Help students understand and apply key scientific principles and practical techniques.
• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving through activities.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Monitor progress and provide additional learning support where needed.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment encouraging participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen programme delivery and improvements.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clear communication

Student-centered teaching

Adaptability

Experience with international students

Education

Teacher registration (NZ Teaching Council)

Tertiary qualification in Science

Job description

Science Teacher

Location: Auckland CBD

Full-time | Permanent | UPIC Auckland CBD

About the Role:

UP International College New Zealand (UPIC) is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher to join our academic team in Auckland CBD.

In this role, you'll play an important part in preparing international students for their next steps into university study. You'll deliver engaging Science lessons that bring scientific concepts to life, encourage critical thinking and help students develop the knowledge, practical skills and understanding needed for future academic success.

As part of our academic team, you'll have the opportunity to share your subject expertise, collaborate with passionate educators and contribute to a supportive learning environment that helps students achieve their academic goals.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, interactive and high-quality Science lessons that cater to students with varying levels of knowledge, experience and English ability.
• Developing lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments that align with programme objectives and learning outcomes.
• Helping students understand and apply key scientific principles, concepts and practical investigation techniques.
• Encouraging scientific curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving through engaging classroom activities and practical learning experiences.
• Assessing student performance and providing meaningful, constructive feedback to support their academic development.
• Monitoring student progress and identifying opportunities to provide additional learning support where needed.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
• Collaborating with colleagues to strengthen programme delivery and contribute to ongoing academic improvements.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about education, confident in their Science knowledge and enjoys making complex scientific concepts engaging, accessible and easy to understand.

You will be a supportive and adaptable educator who can connect with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, encourage curiosity and create a learning environment where students feel confident to participate, explore new ideas and succeed.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Current teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Science or a closely related discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at secondary or tertiary level, with a strong background in Biology essential and experience across other Science disciplines advantageous.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way.
• Experience planning and facilitating practical Science activities, with an understanding of appropriate laboratory safety practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A flexible and student-centred approach to teaching, with the ability to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Experience teaching or working with international students would be advantageous.

Why work with us

• Join a leading pathway provider as part of our top-notch faculty. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and is committed to delivering an engaging, efficient, and effective curriculum.
• Academically focused role
• Rapidly growing and well-established school with 26 years of presence in the market
• Help shape the future of the college!

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we're attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.