Scots College Junior School – Senior Syndicate Classroom Teacher

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian heritage. It is a fully co-educational, IB World School located in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand and comprises three schools in one; Junior (Years 1-6), Middle (Years 7-10) and Senior (Years 11-13). We provide our students with an excellent and holistic education within a vibrant learning environment, our aim being to allow them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to Learn. For life. Scots College offers dual pathway options for its senior students, delivering both NCEA and the IB Diploma, for which we are fully authorised.  We are also fully authorised for the delivery of the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme.  Experience teaching the Primary Years Programme would be advantageous although training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applicants should have:

• Excellent general primary/junior school teaching experience

• The ability to promote learning

• A willingness to move with the times and work to meet our future focused learning goals

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for education

• The ability to manage and motivate young people

• A commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes

If you are motivated by the prospect of being a part of a dynamic teaching environment and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Management/leadership opportunities may be available to the right candidate. Please express your experience and intention for this within your application.