Scale A teachers (2 positins)

Central Auckland Specialist School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Auckland is seeking passionate and creative teachers for two positions to design and deliver hands-on learning programs for neurodiverse learners. The roles involve managing resources for food science and gardening, as well as teaching health and recreation skills. Ideal candidates should be certificated teachers with a flair for gardening, fitness, and cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodiverse learners.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, therapists, and learning assistants.
• Strong communication with whānau and professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a curriculum for food science and gardening.
• Teach swimming and water safety skills.
• Manage fitness centre resources and ensure safety.

Skills

Passion for hands-on learning

Flare for gardening

Fitness and recreation management

Cooking skills

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Central Auckland Specialist School Auckland

Scale A teachers (2 positions)

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

SDA

We are seeking passionate and creative ‘SPEC’ teachers to design and deliver skills based programmes in the areas of food Science/garden to table and movement and recreation.

These new positions offer the opportunity to develop meaningful, practical learning pathways that promote independence and life skills for neurodiverse learners within our transition unit and secondary aged students at our new Base school site.

Food science / garden to table teacher

• Co-design and implement a skills-based curriculum in horticulture, food technology, and cooking.
• Manage resources and budgets including the support care of the gardens and chickens.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and learning assistants to provide authentic learning experiences.
• Build strong partnerships with whānau and professional networks, reporting student progress through Seesaw.

Movement and recreation teacher

• Co-design and implement a skills-based curriculum in health, fitness and recreation
• Teach swimming and water safety skills
• Lead fitness and recreation classes
• Manage the safe use and upkeep of the fitness centre and resources

If you are passionate about hands-on learning and supporting students with diverse needs, have a flare for gardening, fitness, cooking and caring for chickens, apply now!

How to apply

Please send a completed application form (attached), CV, cover letter, and the names of two referees to:

Physical address: 48 Smallfield Avenue, Three Kings, Auckland

Postal Address: 48 Smallfield Avenue, Three Kings, Auckland, 1042