Senior School Head of House - Cargill

About Saint Kentigern

Saint Kentigern, a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old across 2 Auckland campuses.
 
An opening has arisen within the pastoral care team for enthusiastic and passionate Senior School Head of House to nurture pastoral and academic growth of Senior College students across Years 11-13 in Cargill House, commencing Term 1 2027.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care of all students within the House, making sure students are known, supported and appropriately challenged.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers and staff to support student wellbeing, development and success.
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, behaviour, wellbeing and academic progress, ensuring appropriate interventions occur when required.
• Work collaboratively with learning support, counsellors, senior leaders and the wider pastoral team to support student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive House culture aligned with the college's values, mission and special character.

Key skills and experiences

• Registered New Zealand teacher with valid practicing certificate.
• Dip Teaching, tertiary degree.
• First aid certificate preferable.
• Strong teaching and pastoral care experience.
• Track record of leadership in pastoral care.
• Successful teaching experience in a secondary school environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student wellbeing, pastoral care and student development.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration, above State base salary.
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare.
• Additional week’s holiday mid-year.
• Student fees discount.
• Access to gym.
• Saint Kentigern allowance.
• Up to 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
• Staff wellbeing programme.

How to apply

Applications to be submitted online using vacancy link provided and to include covering letter and current CV . Please do not email your application.

Applications close 13 November 2026.
Please visit our website to find out about working with us.

https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers

To be considered you must meet above criteria and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.