Junior School Classroom Teacher, Year 0

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.
Current Vacancies

Junior School Classroom Teacher, Year 0
We are seeking to appoint talented and motivated Year 0 teacher to join our junior school for Term 3 and 4. This is a full-time, fixed term position to commence on Friday 24 July 2026.

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 in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, and comprises three schools in one: Junior School (Years 1–6), Middle School (Years 7–10), and Senior School (Years 11–13). Our students receive an excellent, holistic education within a vibrant learning environment, our aim being to enable 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 New Entrant/Year 0 primary/junior school teaching experience
The ability to promote learning in a positive culture
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 students
A commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes
The right to work in New Zealand
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.

Applications close on Friday 27 February 2026 and are to include a covering letter, a current CV detailing teaching subjects, and at least the last five years of work history (with gaps explained). Please also provide the names of at least two recent referees. Applications are to be submitted electronically to:

Scots College Human Resources
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hr@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0850