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
Year 0 Junior School Classroom Teacher
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-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.
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 focussed 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 are to include a covering letter, current CV detailing teaching subjects, and the last five years of work history (gaps explained). Please also provide names of at least two recent referees. Applications will close on 20 March 2026, and are to be submitted to:
Scots College Human Resources
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hr@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0850
Technology Technician
We are seeking a capable person to work part-time in our busy Materials Design and Technology workshop classrooms to manage the maintenance of workshop machinery. This work would be on the basis of 12 hours per week (predominantly during term time only), possibly with some flexibility for the days and hours of work to fit in with the incumbent’s lifestyle.
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 successful candidates must have right to work in New Zealand.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in dealing with the maintenance of large wood and metal work machinery, including the ability to fix most faults
- The ability to work to a preventative maintenance schedule
- The willingness to be involved in other aspects of the workshop such as materials storage and preparation, if time permits
- The ability to work efficiently and unsupervised
- Knowledge and application of health and safety legislation
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A willingness to be flexible when required
- Good communication skills, especially with young people
- A clean police record, with unquestionable honesty and reliability
- The right to work in New Zealand
Applications close on 20 March 2026 and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV (covering at least the last five years of work history and including the names of suitable referees). Applications are to be submitted electronically via Seek.
To read the Job Description, please click here.
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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