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 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
ICT Assistant Systems Administrator
We are looking for a skilled or up and coming Assistant Systems Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will have a passion for technology, a great attitude, and a high level of technical aptitude. They will also offer their technical support to all level of IAT related activities and projects to ensure that the College’s network systems meet business requirements and operate in a secure, reliable and efficient manner.
IMPORTANT: To apply for this position, applicants must already be residing in New Zealand and have the right to work here. If you choose to apply anyway, you may not get a response.
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.
The needs of the College are growing rapidly and, as a result, we are seeking a switched-on individual to join our ICT team. The Assistant Systems Administrator will be a key player in ensuring an effective, efficient, and reliable ICT infrastructure is maintained, and all users of ICT in the College are adequately supported. This is a constantly evolving role and they will also be expected to provide input into new initiatives – from conception to reality. They will need to be prepared to roll up their sleeves and get amongst the most basic of ICT tasks in order to best support College users.
Person profile:
Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Technical skills and experience, including an understanding of networks, LANs, hardware, and Enterprise IT infrastructure
- Proven experience administering Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, with a focus on security, compliance, and identity management through Entra ID and Microsoft Purview
- Understanding of Fortinet firewalls, including configuration, monitoring, and threat management
- Confident interpersonal and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to self learn, adapt, and problem solve are crucial
- A proactive, innovative, yet pragmatic approach to technology and its application
- A willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to be done
- Experience working effectively with a number of projects simultaneously
- Adaptable to ever changing situations
- An appropriate qualification and/or experience in the field
Previous experience in an educational setting would also be beneficial.
If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of a wonderful organisation and enjoy a challenge, then please submit your application via Seek: ICT Assistant Systems Administrator
Please include a covering letter and current CV.
Click here to read the Job Description. For further information, please contact:
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 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:
Scots College Human Resources
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hr@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0850
Why Scots?
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