South Auckland, AucklandPart-timePart time fixed term contract position for remainder of 2020Contract will commence at 0.8 – Immediate startAbility to work with both primary as well as senior students an advantage. Must have strong curriculum knowledge and understanding of digital technology within the curriculum as well as being familiar with NCEA.Preference given to applicants with flexibility to increase to full time as and when required.Our highly motivated teachers are innovative, skilled communicators who deliver education in homes, hospitals and unit classrooms for years 1-13 students missing school for health reasons.Teachers work with students across spectrum of years and subjects and, 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).Applicants must be NZ fully registered teachers with sound curriculum knowledge. Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office 365 and the Google suite tools an advantage.Full driving licence and own vehicle essential (reimbursed as per collective).Closing date 4pm Wednesday 25 March 2020Auckland South unitThe Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.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 and KidzFirst Hospital, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in both KidzFirst 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 associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator
