Careers

Scots College is a well-known independent school located in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington. With a rich history spanning almost 109 years, our focus is very much looking forward to the future. However, we are also committed to preserving and celebrating our heritage. As part of our efforts to document our journey, we are embarking on a project to capture the last decade of our College’s achievements, milestones, and stories of interest to the community. This will take the form of a book entitled “The Next Chapter,” which follows on from the book produced in 2016 to celebrate the College’s centenary.

We are seeking a talented Author to research and write this book, which will delve into the last 10 years of our College’s history and be ready for distribution in 2027. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing, excellent research skills, and the ability to craft engaging tales that tell stories of our people and the events we have celebrated along the way. This project will involve considerable research, interviews with key figures, and collaboration with our College Archivist and other staff, past and present.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and document the significant events, achievements, and developments of the College since the centenary, i.e., from 2016 onwards.
• Conduct interviews with current and former staff, students, stakeholders, and other relevant individuals.
• Collaborate with the College archivist to gain access to and the use of relevant documents and records.
• Write and develop a compelling story that accurately reflects the College’s more recent history and interweaves it with our past.
• Ensure the written material is well-organised, well researched, and engaging for readers.
• Manage the writing process efficiently and within the timeframe provided.

Person Specifications:

• Experience as an author or writer, particularly in historical and/or organisational writing.
• Strong research and interviewing skills.
• Editing and proofreading abilities would be advantageous
• Ability to blend a considerable amount of information into clear and engaging narratives.
• A passion for compiling compelling stories that people will find interesting.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with archival research methods would be useful.

Benefits of the role:

• The opportunity to contribute to a significant historical project.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Access to a considerable amount of historical resources and support from our College Archivist.
• Becoming an important name in the history of our College!

If this is of interest to you, please apply via Seek with your CV, a list of publications you have been involved with and a cover letter outlining what attracts you to undertaking this particular project. We would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information please contact:
The HR Team
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
[email protected]
04 388 0850

Scots College is looking for an addition to its Maintenance Team, working 30-35 hours per week. The successful candidate will have experience in a variety of skills and tasks such as:

• Gardening experience and an understanding of what to plant aesthetically and when to plant it
• Grounds knowledge and experience
• General hand duties

If you tick these above boxes and are looking for a role in which to utilise these skills, please send us your application.

As a member of our Maintenance Team, you are an important part of ensuring that the College is shown off to best advantage at all times, meeting the expectations of the College community and most especially our students, parents, and visitors.

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.

“Person Profile” of the Successful Candidates:

Having at least two years’ experience in a similar role, you will be reliable and hard-working, as well as capable of managing the physical demands of this work. You must be able to demonstrate/provide:

• Excellent referee reports
• Energy and enthusiasm
• An eye for being able to spot the little things that make a big difference
• A “can do” and “will do” attitude
• A work history which shows your reliability and honesty - without doubt
• The ability to work alone or alongside others, as required
• A current New Zealand drivers’ license
• The ability to drive a manual vehicle (van) is desirable
• A clean police vet and NZ residency or a current, valid NZ work permit

It is preferable that you also have had experience working in a school or educational institution, but if not, this would not necessarily prevent you from being appointed.

This vacancy will remain open until the right candidate has been found! Applications are to be submitted via Seek and comprise a covering letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please state all your previous work experience. 

For further information please contact:
The HR Team
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
[email protected]
04 388 0850

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: [email protected].

For further information please contact:
The HR Team
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
[email protected]
04 388 0850