Expression of Interest: Secondary Teaching 2025 (New Zealand)

Job Overview:

We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and innovative teachers from the UK to join our supportive and well-resourced teaching staff at Wellington College, New Zealand.

Are you an overseas educator eager to spark curiosity, interest, and a sense of belonging in our students? Wellington College is seeking dedicated educators across various subjects and levels for the 2025 academic year and beyond. Become a valued staff member at one of New Zealand’s leading boys’ schools. 

Job Details:

• Location: Wellington, New Zealand
• Positions Available: Teachers in various subjects including Mathematics, Digital Technology, Hard Materials Technology, English, Humanities (e.g. Geography), Health & Physical Education, Chemistry & Physics.
• Salary: Base salary ranges from NZD$61,329.00 to NZD$103,086.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Salaries are set by the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement (STCA, 2022–2025) and the actual salary is subject to a salary assessment.
• Opportunity for Residence Pathway: Wellington College is an AEWV employer. New Zealand Secondary School Teachers may move to the ‘Straight to Residence Pathway’ subject to conditions. See here for more information: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/secondary-school-teachers-moving-to-the-straight-to-residence-pathway
• Meet & Greet: Members of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) will be in London in early July 2024 for meet & greets.
• Friday 5 July - 9-11 am - Kilburn 
• Monday 8 July - 9-11 am - Kilburn 

If you would like to meet a member of our SLT at one of these meet and greets, please email Dr. Aaron Columbus (Deputy Principal) - a.columbus@wc.school.nz 

Requirements for Applicants:

• Demonstrate a passion for Teaching and Learning.
• Believe in the potential for greatness in all students.
• Foster the well-being of all students.
• Be dynamic in the classroom with high expectations for student performance.
• Ability to develop productive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Why Choose Wellington?

• Lifestyle: Enjoy a high quality of life in Wellington - a compact city with beautiful landscapes, beaches, and a vibrant culture. Hailed as the ‘coolest little capital’ of New Zealand, Wellington is regarded as a safe & friendly city, famous for its tucked-away bars, café culture, award-winning restaurants, and great coffee. 

About Wellington College:

• Founded in 1867, Wellington College is a modern school for 21st-century boys emphasising belonging and connectedness to the past.
• Our vision is encapsulated in the motto: Lumen accipe et imperti – Receive the light and pass it on.
• Our core values focus on serving others, developing leadership, seeking personal excellence, and caring for each other as a community.
• We offer an environment ideal for growing well-rounded young people with opportunities for academic success and personal development.
• We promote mentoring and tutoring, extensive co-curricular programs, and celebrate diversity.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing and dedicated professional learning and development.
• Wellington College Leadership Institute.
• Highly engaged students.
• Supportive and welcoming faculty and community.
• Excellent facilities and well-resourced Learning Areas.

How to Apply: Use the Quick Apply button to send us your CV and application letter.

Meet & Greet: Members of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) will be in London in early July 2024 for meet & greets.

• Friday 5 July - 9-11 am - Kilburn 
• Monday 8 July - 9-11 am - Kilburn 

If you would like to meet a member of our SLT at one of these meet and greets, please email Dr. Aaron Columbus (Deputy Principal) - a.columbus@wc.school.nz