Accounting Teacher and Curriculum Leader

St Margaret's College offers a unique education for girls from Year 0 through to Year 13, both boarding and day girls. We offer students a dual academic pathway with NCEA and the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral care as well as academic success. With a commitment to holistic education, balancing academic excellence with a multitude of co-curricular opportunities, St Margaret’s College encourages students and staff to discover their passions and be the very best they can be.

The Role

We are currently seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Accounting Teacher and Curriculum Leader to teach from Year 9 to 13. The teacher needs to meet and extend the needs of their learners through sound NZ curriculum teaching, strong pedagogical practice including digital technology, blended learning, and differentiation. Demonstrated experience of teaching Accounting is required. Knowledge or experience of Business studies and/or Social studies is an advantage. This position is to cover a period of parental leave.

The position is based on site at St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch, travel will not be required. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Applicants must be able to start from 14 July 2025 (optional earlier start date if available) and work through to 17 July 2026, fixed term, to cover for a period of parental leave.

Applicants must have knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum. They must commit to the vision and values of the College and demonstrate a commitment to be part of a well-resourced and supportive environment with motivated students who are keen to learn.

A Position Description is available on our website:  

https://stmargarets.school.nz/explore-our-college/meet-our-people/work-at-smc/

To apply, please send your CV and application letter by email to Chris Walker, Head of Humanities faculty at recruitment@stmargarets.school.nz

Applications close at midnight on 27 May 2025.

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