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We invite applications from experienced secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA to join our Waikato South school unit to support a temporary increase in our student roll.
Northern Health School is a unique, geographically dispersed school that provides 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 NZ registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the NZ 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.
There may be a requirement to travel within the south Waikato region including Cambridge, Morrinsville, Matamata, Te Awamutu, and Otorohanga.
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: 12 August 2025
Waikato South Unit – Cambridge
NHS Waikato South Unit serves the surrounding areas of Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Otorohanga,
Te Kuiti, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Matamata, and between.
NHS Waikato 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 may visit students in their homes depending on their health needs, and students may attend NHS student classes 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 or reduced timetable basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers may have the use of an 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 the Waikato South Unit Associate Principal, and are supported by a office administrator, and possibly a teacher aide.
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