Careers
Working at Scots College means you will be part of a leading, independent, co-educational school. You will 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 an 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
Head of Faculty Science and Head of Middle School Science
We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and future-focussed educational leader to lead our dynamic Science Learning Area. This key faculty leadership role is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology across the Middle and Senior Schools. The successful applicant will also lead the Middle School Science curriculum and drive excellence in teaching and learning. We invite applicants from all sciences, but the ability to teach Biology would be an advantage.
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing 26 January 2027.
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 0–6), 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.
Scots College offers a dual pathway for senior students offering both NCEA and the IB Diploma. The College is fully authorised to deliver the Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme. Experience teaching either or both of these programmes would be highly advantageous, although, training will be provided.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in leading a curriculum area, and the staff within
- A passion for science education and the ability to promote student engagement and achievement across all Science subjects
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A desire to foster excellence and be supportive of focussed change
- The ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential
- A willingness to embrace contemporary educational practice and contribute to the College's strategic vision for learning
- A commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes
- A commitment to promote international mindedness, multi-cultural understanding, and the wellbeing of students
- The legal right to work in NZ
Applications close on 4 September 2026 and are to include a covering letter and current CV stating all teaching subjects and at least the last five years of work history with details of at least two recent referees provided.
Applications must be applied via our Applicant Portal.
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Scots College Human Resources
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hr@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0850
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 0–6), 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:
Scots College Human Resources
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hr@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0850
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.