Our staff are key to our success

With a proud history dating back to 1878, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls from Years 1 to 13. Marsden lays the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness within a faith-based environment. Students experience dynamic, flexible learning and a future-focused education. They are nurtured, encouraged and respected, and receive the individual attention they need to do well both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits.

Current Vacancies

PRESCHOOL RELIEF TEACHERS – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Marsden Preschool is seeking enthusiastic and reliable qualified teachers to join our pool of relief teachers.

We welcome expressions of interest from teachers with a recognised teaching qualification, whether in early childhood, primary or secondary education. ECE experience is preferred but not essential.

Our Preschool provides a warm, nurturing and engaging learning environment for children aged 3–5, supported by a dedicated teaching team and the wider Marsden school community.

We are looking for teachers who:

• hold a recognised teaching qualification
• have a current first aid certificate
• are flexible, dependable and enjoy working with young children
• are avaliable for casual relief work throughout the year, including during school holidays.
  
  

Marsden Preschool operates from 7.30am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year, providing opportunities for relief work both during and outside school terms.

To apply, please email your expression of interest, including a brief introduction, your teaching qualifications and availability, to employment@marsden.school.nz.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are essential, and safety checking is a condition of employment.

FUTURE PATHWAYS ADVISOR

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Future Pathways Advisor will guide and support students in Years 10–13 as they explore future study, career and employment opportunities. The role will also support pathways planning across Years 7–13, working collaboratively with staff, families, tertiary institutions, employers and other external providers to ensure students are well-informed and confident in making decisions about their futures.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people discover their strengths and realise their potential. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, experience in careers education and/or future pathways, and the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Proficiency in Google Workspace and relevant AI tools is also required.

This is a part-time, term-time-only position, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–1.30pm, commencing at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established independent school with a strong sense of community, high standards, a clear vision for the future and a hauora-first ethos.

A detailed position description is available here.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz. Please include your relevant qualifications and the names of two professional referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 and will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are required, and safety checking is a condition of employment.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for these roles.