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Teacher South Auckland Unit
Full Time – permanent
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers for this rewarding permanent teaching role, working with diverse and vulnerable students at all levels within our unique health school teaching environment.
You will be working with diverse students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, the teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
We are looking for a special person with strengths teaching numeracy across the curriculum and the ability to support students to achieve the numeracy corequisites through NCEA achievement standards. You will be fully NZ registered with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum and will have woven culturally responsive and relational pedagogy into your teaching practice. Ability to speak Te Reo Māori and/or local iwi or Tangata Pasifika connections will be highly regarded. While not essential, we would also value knowledge of NCEA sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Geography).
Additionally, the successful applicant will have a full NZ driving license and be:
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students.
- Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
In recognition of our unique health school environment, we are able to offer all permanent teachers a permanent management unit and (for secondary teachers) a high priority allowance.
Northern Health School is a large, geographically dispersed, Ministry of Education funded school, with this role being located at our South Auckland school unit, next to the Kauri Flats school in Takanini. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Close date for application: 24 April 2025
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Auckland South Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units.
The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.
NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
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Teacher Auckland Central Unit
Full Time – Fixed Term until 12/12/25
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA to join the friendly team at our Auckland Central unit which is located in Grafton.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
This is a rewarding role working with diverse students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, the teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be:
- NZ full teacher registration with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum and recent teaching experience.
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students.
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries.
- Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
- Confident teaching online
Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.
Close date for application: 9 May 2025
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Auckland Central unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
The Auckland Central unit is located at 60 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland city fringe.
NHS teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes if necessary, but depending on their health needs, students may attend the NHS student support centre in Grafton or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition students back to school full time.
When visiting students in the community, teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide and office administrator.
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Teacher South Auckland Unit
Casual Relief
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We invite applications from experienced teachers with a strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA who are interested in casual hours to provide cover when a teacher is absent. Possibility of longer-term relief work in Term 2 while a permanent position is recruited.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teachers may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be:
- A fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of Te Mātaiaho (the refreshed NZ curriculum)
- Empathetic, flexible and have a strong interest in pastoral care
- Able to build strong relationships with students, whānau and key stakeholders
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
- Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position as the teacher may need to use their private vehicle for community travel if a school car is unavailable.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Note – suitable applications may be progressed before the closing date as we welcome having more than one casual relief teacher to call on.
Close date for application: 10 May 2025
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Auckland South Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units.
The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.
NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
Download the full job description