St Mark’s School is a co-educational Private Anglican Diocesan School with children from Preschool to Year 8. Based in Wellington, we are a registered IB World School and teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
At the heart of St Mark’s is our team of highly qualified teachers and support staff. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a difference to the lives and futures of our young people.
Expression of interest to teach at St Mark’s, Wellington in 2026
Are You a Teacher Who Believes in More?
At St Mark’s School & Preschool, we believe that education is about more than just subjects and tests. It’s about shaping the character of our young people and empowering them to build a better world.
If you are a qualified and experienced teacher with a superpower for building strong, authentic relationships with students, we want to hear from you.
Our unique blend of the International Baccalaureate (IBO) framework and our faith-based values means we don’t just teach, we inspire. We work together to help our ākonga become:
- Academically successful and critical thinkers.
- Socially comfortable and respectful global citizens.
- Empathetic leaders who understand that through service, they can create real change.
Are you ready to join a team that is passionate about nurturing awesome human beings? We offer a supportive and dynamic environment where your unique talents will be valued.
If this sounds like your calling, we invite you to learn more about us and express your interest.
Join our mission to help build an awesome world, one awesome human being at a time.
Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a current and valid visa permitting them to work in New Zealand.
How to apply: please share a copy of Cover Letter, CV and Application Form to hrsmcs@st-marks.school.nz
Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators: Primary STEM Teacher
Join our vibrant learning community and help us build a school where our students are empowered to be “awesome human beings.” We are seeking a passionate and innovative Primary STEM Teacher to ignite a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in our students from Years 1-8.
As our STEM specialist, you will be the driving force behind a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum. You’ll work closely with classroom teachers to integrate core teachings into meaningful, project-based activities that solve real-world problems. This role is about more than just teaching subjects; it’s about fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and the essential problem-solving skills our students need to thrive.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing a progressive, hands-on STEM curriculum.
- Managing and maintaining our dedicated makerspace, ensuring a safe and creative environment.
- Collaborating with staff to weave STEM concepts throughout our school-wide “Units of Inquiry.”
- Organising and leading extracurricular STEM activities, like clubs or science fairs.
- Using your “gifts and talents” to not only support student learning but also uphold the strategic vision of our school.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a STEM-related field.
- Valid teaching certification.
- Proven experience teaching at the primary level with a strong background in a STEM discipline.
- A passion for inquiry-based learning and project-based methodology.
If you are a creative, collaborative, and inspiring educator who believes in nurturing the next generation of thinkers and doers, we would love to hear from you. Come help us build a school community where “by wisdom a house is built: by knowledge it is established.”
Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a current and valid visa permitting them to work in New Zealand.
How to apply: please share a copy of Cover Letter, CV and Application Form to hrsmcs@st-marks.school.nz
Applications close on 31 October 2025
