Careers
Working at Scots College means you will be part of a leading, independent, co-educational school. You'll be part of a team of highly qualified staff who genuinely care about supporting each other and who are committed to providing a top quality education experience for our students.
As part of a recent independent review, staff and students at Scots College were asked by an external consultant how they would describe the current culture and feel of Scots College. The most common responses are listed below.
Welcoming, friendly, inclusive, proud traditions, family feel, dynamic, happy, lots of opportunities, caring, comfortable, all round education, holistic, explorative, creative, safe physically and emotionally, diverse, culture of self- improvement, progressive, student led initiatives, empathetic, supportive, personalised, high standards expected, adults know you, unified, connected, respectful, wrap around care.
We are proud of the report findings, which are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire College Staff. They are also a strong indicator of what it means to work here.
Scots College prides itself on high quality teaching and building all-round character, but it takes a whole village to deliver an exceptional educational experience. We also have a large team of operational and administration staff who work behind the scenes and are an integral part of the team. This includes IT, marketing, finance, a health centre, and property and catering staff.
To learn more about Scots College, please click the button below to view our Candidate Information Pack.
Current Vacancies
Short-Term Relief Teachers
Scots College is looking to build its relief teacher register and would love to hear from certificated teachers who would be available to teach on a casual basis within the College. We are interested in considering both primary and secondary trained teachers.
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-education, IB World School 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 with the aim of allowing them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and develop the necessary skills to learn. For life.
To apply for a position as a relief teacher, you must be fully qualified as a teacher and hold a current New Zealand practicing certificate, issued by the Teaching Council NZ. You must also have the right to work in New Zealand as a New Zealand citizen or resident, or be the holder of a suitable work visa.
Applications are to include a covering letter, which states all teaching subjects, a CV, and the names of at least two referees. Please submit these by e-mail to: hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz.
For further information please contact:
Claire Hinton
Human Resources Manager
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0854
Upcoming Vacancies for 2025
There are a number of vacancies for teaching roles that are due to become available in 2025. This will include vacancies in a range of subject areas such as Maths, English, Science, Technology, Humanities, and more.
If you are interested in applying for a teaching position at Scots College and have all the necessary qualifications, then we invite you to send your CV to us for consideration as early as possible. CVs should be submitted via email to Claire Hinton, HR Manager, to hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz
International Applications
We welcome applications from international teachers. All qualified teachers are now included on Immigration New Zealand’s Green List as roles eligible for work to residence. In addition, the New Zealand government recently announced that with effect from May 2024, secondary school teachers move to the Straight to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand roles.
However, we do ask you to please check and familiarise yourself with the requirements of Immigration NZ and the Teaching Council NZ.
If you are an international applicant, please submit your CV as an Expression of Interest to Claire Hinton, HR Manager, at hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz. From here, we will shortlist and interview.
If you are a South African resident, our team will be visiting Cape Town and Johannesburg to interview shortlisted candidates between 17-20 July 2024.
Why Scots?
Thank you for your interest in joining the Scots College whānau. To learn more about what it's like to work here, and about what we offer our staff, please click on the buttons below.