Head of Faculty - Science


Head of Faculty - Science

Full-time, Permanent

Epsom, Auckland

Commencement Date: January 2027

 

About us:

Epsom-based St Cuthbert's College is one of New Zealand's most distinctive schools for girls, a place where academic excellence, a purpose-built all-girls environment, and an extraordinary second campus come together to prepare every student for the life she chooses to create. Combined with outstanding academic outcomes, a breadth of co-curricular life, and a values-led community that walks alongside each girl from age five to eighteen, these elements create an education that shapes not just what a girl achieves, but who she becomes.

 

About the role:

St Cuthbert's College is looking to appoint a Head of Faculty - Science, with prior leadership experience, to head this dynamic, renowned faculty. Science is taught as a specialist subject from Year 5, with the Faculty responsible for leading learning across Years 5–13.

 

To be successful in this role, you need to:

  • Epitomise St Cuthbert's "By Love Serve" in all you do;
  • Have proven success teaching Science across Years 7–10 through to senior levels of the New Zealand Curriculum, NCEA, IB & NZQA Scholarship, with the ability to challenge students at all levels;
  • Have successfully led a high-achieving team;
  • Be skilled in mentoring staff and developing a culture of collegiality;
  • Have New Zealand working rights;
  • Hold a current New Zealand Teaching Registration and Practising Certificate.

 

What we can offer you:

  • An attractive salary package
  • An opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Highly motivated students, who are keen to learn
  • Well-resourced faculty
  • A talented and collaborative Science Team
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Access to the onsite fitness centre, indoor pool, and a physiotherapist
  • 3 weeks holiday break mid-year

 

Please note your specialist Science area/s in your application.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply, please click 'Apply now' and submit a cover letter and CV. Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact our Human Resources team on humanresources@stcuthberts.school.nz if you have any questions. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs or applications via email.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026 at 3pm

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Full Time

Job no: HMAG61145

Location: Epsom, Auckland

Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026