We currently have 2 vacancies

  • Teacher, Epuni (permanent full time)
  • Teacher, Te Au rere a te Tonga, Youth Justice Residence:  Palmerston North  (permanent full time)

Teacher – Epuni Care and Protection Residence, Lower Hutt, Full Time, Permanent

Are you someone who is passionate about helping students realise their full potential and capable of thinking creatively to develop engaging learning programs? Do you envision being part of a school culture that celebrates and embraces the diversity of each student? 

We’re excited to offer a permanent, full-time position at the Epuni Care and Protection residence on Riverside Drive, Lower Hutt. We’re seeking a nurturing, caring, and enthusiastic NZ registered kaiako who is organised and dedicated to empowering ākonga in their learning journey.

Strong skills in literacy, numeracy, and proven experience in supporting a diverse range of youth are paramount. Proficiency in using digital technologies for planning, communication and administrative tasks is essential. The ability to inspire and engage students across various subjects and cultivate positive relationships with ākonga, kaiako, and partners is vital. You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing individual student programs tailored to their needs.

Collaboration within each student’s wider team is a key aspect of this role. Beyond teaching, you’ll contribute to program planning alongside other educators, specialists, and partners.

This position is suited for someone who is adaptable, innovative, patient, and self-motivated, with strengths in Literacy, Numeracy, EOTC, PE, Health, and Te Reo. The ideal candidate will be a strong classroom teacher, with a deep understanding of the NZ Curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa across levels 1-8. Commitment to kaupapa Māori, excellence in Reo and Tikanga Māori, and openness to potentially supporting an integrated immersion environment are highly valued skills that would strengthen your application.  A background of working with students who have experienced trauma would be an advantage.

Our teachers benefit from working with small class sizes (1:7 ratio), receiving mentoring, coaching, and targeted professional development to foster their professional growth. Professional supervision is also available within our supportive community of practitioners.

Applicants must hold a current practising certificate as an experienced NZ registered teacher.

If you’re a teacher who is passionate about meeting the diverse needs of learners, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

 

For more details please contact Kelly Doran, Team Leader CRHS Epuni, email kelly.d@crhs.school.nz 

Application documentation and details are available on our website:  www.crhs.school.nz Please email your CV, cover letter and a completed application form to vacancies@crhs.school.nz

Applications close at mid-day on 19 February, 2024. 

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Teacher:  Fulltime, permanent

Te Au rere a te Tonga, Youth Justice Residence:  Palmerston North

We are seeking a registered teacher to add to our team at Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence in Palmerston North.

The appointed applicant will have experience engaging youth in an individualised learning program that focuses on students led goals, releasing their potential and exposing them to new possibilities.

Our motto is “Pungao moe, pungao oho” Potential energy awoken.

 

Being agile and adapting the curriculum to cater for individual needs is a key aspect of the work. Our rangatahi have Individual learning programs designed from assessment information that addresses their educational needs and future aspirations.

We give emphasis to literacy, numeracy and other knowledge and skills to overcome the barriers to successful transitions

 

Our rangatahi will learn in safe, inclusive and mana enhancing environments. These are delivered using Trauma Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice that respond to students’ culture, language and identity.

 

Our rangatahi have programs that will allow them to discover new possibilities.

Belief, talents, knowledge and skills discovered to succeed post residence.

 

You will also work within a very supportive and dynamic team who value trust and teamwork.

We encourage interested teachers to arrange a visit to the site as this is a unique and challenging learning environment.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, contact Alastair Cox, Deputy principal: alastair.c@crhs.school.nz or 021 597 698

Applications close midday, Thursday 14 March, 2024.

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