Job Description

This is a full time, permanent position for 2025 based in Thorndon, Wellington.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a te reo Māori kaiako (who can teach up to NCEA Level 3) and will fill the role of Kaiārahi (Māori and Pasifika students’ mentor). Our wish is to continue to build strong partnerships and care for our learners holistically. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to prepare our ākonga for their next step, we want to hear from you.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will have:

- An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of students

- Willingness to build positive relationships and collaborate

- Familiarity with technology in a learning environment

- A supportive attitude towards student wellbeing

- A reputation as an outstanding teacher

- A desire to be a part of a world class learning environment.

Mō mātou | About Us

Our college is Wellington’s leading independent girls’ kura, providing a world-class education for Y1-Y13, with a boarding facility and a coeducational preschool onsite. Our kura is built on the QMC values of kia māia, manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, he manawa tītī, ngākau pono and kia marae and offers excellent class sizes, strong professional development, and a supportive community.

The College offers an attractive salary package with opportunities for professional development. Kaiako are required to play an active part in the extra-curricular life of the kura.

The successful applicant will be working with a supportive and successful team who strive to create an exciting and innovative learning environment for all our ākonga. E waka eke noa.

Whakataukī o te Kura: Māku ngā tāngata e tautoko ki taku taha, māku ngā tāngata e manaaki ki muri nei. I will support those by my side, I will protect those behind me.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you want to be part of Wellington’s leading independent girls’ school and teach highly engaged students.

Please send the completed application form, your cover letter and resume to our People and Capability Team at People@qmc.school.nz.

Job Details

Job Location

53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011

Job Classification

Subject Teacher

Job Status

Full-Time

Contractual Status

Permanent

Start Date
21
January
2025
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required

3 – 5 Years

Certifications Required

Valid NZ Teacher Registration

About the School

Wellington
Year 1 to 13
Presbyterian
Girls

Queen Margaret College

53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington

Principal:

Jayne-Ann Young

Email:

administration@qmc.school.nz

Phone:

04 473 7160

School roll:

850

Established

1919

How to Apply

Application Instructions

If you want to be part of Wellington’s leading independent girls’ school and teach highly engaged students. Please send the completed application form, your cover letter and resume to our People and Capability Team at People@qmc.school.nz.

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Closing Date
06
December
2025