Teacher - Generous Compensation

Teacher 

We are looking for an experienced, qualified and innovative teacher to work with young people in a residential setting. This permanent position within the education team contributes to the professional leadership of the team in classroom practice and pedagogy and ensures the provision of quality education for youth is maintained during the school year.

This role is is part of providing an education programme in a residential facility based in Christchurch.  This position would suit someone with wide and varied experience working with young people both within and outside of traditional education settings.

Duties:

• provide quality education for young people in ways that are integrated and consistent with clinical and residential systems and methods 
• support the Education Team to deliver a curriculum that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning
• plan implement and evaluate learning programmes collaboratively with Clinical and Residential Teams.
• take responsibility for pedagogical leadership 
• demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and it's role in a learning environment
• engage with whānau

Skills and Experience: 

• teaching qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ 
• current Teaching Council Practising Certificate
• substantial teaching experience
• sound understanding of pedagogical practice
• self-motivation with high quality planning and organisational skills
• experience in leading adults, including mentor/coaching
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• full clean NZ drivers licence is required and a current 1st Aid Certificate is desirable

Benefits

Barnardos Aotearoa employees enjoy the benefits of working with a large well-respected NGO, while making a difference in communities.

• Family friendly organisation with flexible/hybrid working conditions 
• Reduced cost childcare 
• Purchasing discounts and other benefits
• Professional and supportive colleagues
• Wellness programme and benefits with health providers

Benefits 

In choosing to work for Barnardos Aotearoa, you will enjoy the benefits of working with a large well respected NGO, while making a difference in communities.  You will also experience, 

• a family friendly organisation with flexible working conditions
• a supportive team environment with ongoing support & upskilling opportunities
• ongoing support and upskilling opportunities
• wellbeing and health benefits including flu vaccinations
• on-site parking 
• extensive induction and ongoing support 

About Barnardos Aotearoa

Barnardos Aotearoa is New Zealand's leading children's charity. Every year our services and people make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of children, young people and their families. We are committed to responding in a culturally appropriate way to the needs of tamariki and whānau Māori. We are committed to our organisational obligations as a Te Tiriti partner. This commitment underpins all Barnardos services and our relationships with iwi, hapū & whānau.  With your help, we can do even more

If this role and Barnardos culture and purpose resonates with you please visit here for a copy of the position description and a Candidate Declaration form to be downloaded and submitted with your application on SEEK. We will be interviewing as suitable applications are received, so get your application in now.

Applications close 13th June 2024 and must be submitted via SEEK.