Available positions
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- Teacher - Taranaki Unit
- Teacher - Northland (Whangarei) Unit
- Teacher - Auckland Central Unit
- Teacher Aide Northland (Whangarei) Unit
Teacher – Taranaki Unit
Part time (0.4), fixed term to 12 December 2024
Commencing Term 2 – 29 April 2024
We invite applications from experienced teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and experience teaching NCEA level students. Ability to work with students of all ages preferred. Must be prepared to increase hours to full-time as roll grows.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.
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.
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, 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
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- 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
- Able to increase hours (on a fixed term basis) as the roll increases during the year.
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.
Applications close 14 March 2024
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Taranaki Unit
Taranaki unit is located at 6 Bonithon Avenue, Moturoa and serves Taranaki Base hospital plus surrounding areas north to Awakino and south to Patea.
NHS Taranaki unit teachers work with school age students in both hospital and 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 senior teacher and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
Teacher – Northland (Whangarei) Unit
Part time (0.6), fixed term to 17 April 2026
Commencing Term 2 – 29 April 2024 for 2 years to backfill a parental leave absence
Preference given to applicants able to commence work 29 April 2024.
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.
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.
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, 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
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- 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.
Position closes: Sunday 31 March 2024
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Northland Unit
The Northland unit is located in Walton Street, Whangarei and serves the Northland region from Wellsford to Kaeo and southern Hokianga.
NHS Northland unit teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria, in both hospitals and the community. 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 a 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 the 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 our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit Associate Principal and supported by teacher aide/office administrator.
Teacher – Auckland Central Unit
Permanent full-time position (0.8FTTE considered) commencing earliest possible
We invite applications from experienced secondary teachers with strong Science curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA. Maori and Pasifika language skills an advantage.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand Curriculum preferred.
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.
Teachers work with students across a range of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, 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
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- Empathetic, flexible and 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 of all ages
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.
Closing date – 13 March 2024
Please submit applications at your earliest convenience, as we may evaluate candidates as applications are received, prior to the closing date.
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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.
Teacher Aide Northland (Whangarei) Unit
Start date – 29 April 2024
Permanent role, 26 hours per week. Term time only – school holidays unpaid.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent and confident teacher aide with excellent communication skills to join our successful team to work alongside teachers to assist and support students/ākonga with their individual curriculum programmes. You will prepare classroom resources and work with individual students who require extra assistance, as directed by the teacher.
There is a feel-good aspect to the role as you will be part of an organisation that makes a difference for the more vulnerable in our society. Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that supports a learning environment that promotes good mental, physical, emotional and social growth. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
You will need initiative, flexibility and be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills, including confidence working on-line. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Google and eTap an advantage.
Other qualities that will be highly valued in this role are:
- An ability to demonstrate empathy and easily build rapport with students.
- A good level of written and spoken English.
- A positive disposition and a willingness to help students/ākonga succeed by building their confidence.
- An ability to uphold professional and ethical boundaries.
- You enjoy being part of a team working with supportive colleagues.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.
Closing date Wednesday 27 March
Please submit applications at your earliest convenience, as we may evaluate candidates as applications are received.
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Northland Unit
The Northland unit is located in Walton Street, Whangarei and serves the Northland region from Wellsford to Kaeo and southern Hokianga.
NHS Northland unit teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria, in both hospitals and the community. 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 a 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 the 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 our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit Associate Principal and supported by teacher aide/office administrator.