Teacher of English
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Location: 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland
- Full Time, Permanent
- Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Teacher of English
Full-time, Permanent | Commencing Term 3 2026
Saint Kentigern College | Pakuranga Campus
Saint Kentigern College | Pakuranga Campus
Saint Kentigern College is one of New Zealand’s leading independent secondary schools, providing a world-class education for students in Years 7–13. Situated on a beautifully landscaped campus in Pakuranga, the College combines exceptional facilities with a holistic, values-driven approach to teaching and learning.
Our English Faculty is known for its academic strength, high levels of student engagement, and a culture that values critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Joining Saint Kentigern means becoming part of a professional community that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Love, and where teachers are supported to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.
The Opportunity
An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher to join our team. This would best suit an experienced teacher, ideally having taught senior classes in either an IB, or the NCEA pathway. The role would begin from the start of Term 3, 2026.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Promote and grow the subject and enhance academic progress.
- Provide professional engagement and leadership within the learning area
- Ensure the practice 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 faculty and achievement of school wide strategic goals
- Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
- Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience
- 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.
- 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
- Up to 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
- Staff wellbeing programme
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.
Applications close 20 March 2026
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
Please note, to be considered you must meet the above criteria and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.