Teacher Aide - Invercargill - Part-time

The Southern Health School (SHS) provides education throughout the South Island, to students who are unable to attend their regular school because of high health needs. We currently seek a teacher aide to work alongside the teacher at our PACT and Spey Street classrooms.

We seek a calm and confident  person, with sound literacy and numeracy skills and experience in the classroom, who is able to support the kaupapa of a host organisation as well as meeting the expectations of the school. 

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or  have a current work permit.

This is a permanent position for 16 hours over five days. The position will commence after the 14th February at a time negotiated with the new incumbent. 

An application pack is available by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or via the school website www.srhs.school.nz.

Applications close: 3 pm Friday  7 February, 2025

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Kaiako / Teacher (Full Time / Permanent) Hillmorton Hospital Classroom

We have an opportunity for an experienced kaiako / teacher to join our team in our Hillmorton Hospital classroom. Applicants  must have the ability to teach students from Y7 - 13  across the curriculum and have pastoral strength.
This position is up to full time, permanent, commencing in 2025.
The successful applicant will be teaching students in Hillmorton Hospital Classroom.

Our Values:
Within all contexts in which Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga / The Southern Health School operates, we uphold these values:

Whakaoranga: Our students and their hauora / holistic wellbeing are at the centre of our work.
Pono: We act with courage and integrity.
Whakawhanaungatanga: We connect, collaborate, and learn alongside each other.
Manaakitanga: We work with respect and care for the mana and dignity of our ākonga, their families and whānau, our colleagues and the wider community.
Kotahitanga: We are inclusive.

A full job description and application form can be found below. Please provide CV, cover letter and application form.
Applications close 3 pm  Sunday 19th January 2025.
Further information is available by email lrm@southernhealth.school.nz; ph 027 3828309

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Safety checking will be carried out in accordance with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. This will include: a police vet; identity verification; references and an interview. A work history will be sought and previous employers will be contacted. If there is any suspicion that an applicant might pose a risk to a child, that applicant will not be employed.