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The BUSY School – New Zealand
The BUSY School NZ Limited (TBSNZ) is a Charter School offering alternative education for students in Years 11-12 who have disengaged from traditional schooling. At TBSNZ, students re-engage in education to complete senior school while gaining a head start into employment through vocational training pathways that form part of their curriculum. The school offers a supportive environment where students complete school subjects and vocational education and training studies meet the requirements of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and progress towards employment or further education and training outcomes.
The BUSY School have expanded with campuses opening in Auckland to provide a safe learning environment for young people, providing them with support that increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.
Job Description
About the position...
Join The BUSY School in opening our newest campus in Auckland! You will be required to case manage at-risk youth through assessment, case planning, implementation, monitoring and review. You will monitor student attendance data and implement intervention strategies to assist students and families to maintain minimum 85% attendance. As an Education Youth Worker, your aim is to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people and families through integrated and coordinated service delivery.
This role is permanent full time for 40 weeks a year (term time only), with 4 weeks annual paid leave. The proposed salary below is calculated annually accordingly in relation to working time. The role is due to commence on a mutually agreed date as soon as possible.
Employee Benefits…
Competitive, above award salary, Circa $77k
3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
Training and Professional development commitment
Employee Assistance Program
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
An extensive understanding of the issues facing at risk and/or disengaged youth
A demonstrated ability to successfully engage young people in relevant and dynamic learning
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with at risk and/or disengaged young people
Knowledge of current youth services in the local area, or proven ability to gain knowledge and build relationships with local youth services
Ability to obtain a National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes
Must be able to meet the Safety Check requirements as specified in the Children’s Act 2014, including regular Police vetting. This includes the ability to obtain a valid Children’s Worker Safety Check.
Next steps...
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
