The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 47 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, and allied health services.
The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland.
Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team support the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.
Our teams’ focus is centred at re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon student’s graduation from Year 12.
Job Description
Inspire, Re-engage, and Transform Young Lives
The BUSY School Auckland is seeking a passionate and committed New Zealand Registered English Subject Teacher to join our growing team supporting young people to re-engage with learning and build positive futures.
At The BUSY School, we specialise in working with Year 11, 12 and 13 students who have disengaged or are at the risk of disengaging from traditional schooling, providing a supportive environment with smaller classes, strong relationships and real pathways into employment, apprenticeships and further training.
This role is ideal for a teacher who values relationships, flexibility, and practical pathways to success.
About the Role
As an English Subject Teacher at The BUSY School Auckland, you will play a key role in supporting students to build literacy, confidence, and the skills they need for future pathways.
You will work with small class sizes and a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging learning programmes aligned with NCEA literacy standards and vocational pathways.
This role goes beyond traditional classroom teaching - it is about building strong relationships, restoring confidence in learning and supporting students to see a positive future for themselves.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering engaging English and literacy programmes aligned with NCEA
Delivering a Vocational Pathways Programme to ensure students are regularly developing skills needed for their chosen vocation or industry.
Supporting students to achieve literacy requirements and academic success
Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Working collaboratively with the Education Youth Workers and support staff
Supporting students to develop confidence, resilience and employability skills
Contributing to the wider wellbeing and engagement of students
Why Join The BUSY School?
At The BUSY School we believe education should open doors for every young person.
You will benefit from:
Professional learning and development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career progression within The BUSY Group
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Most importantly, you will be part of a team changing the trajectory of young people’s lives through education and opportunity.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
We are looking for an educator who is passionate about making a difference.
You will demonstrate:
New Zealand Teacher Registration and a current practising certificate
Experience teaching secondary English or literacy (for CAA)
Strong relationship-building skills with young people
A commitment to supporting disengaged or at-risk learners
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
The ability to create engaging and flexible learning experiences
A positive, student-centred approach
Experience working with alternative education settings, vocationals pathways or youth engagement programmes is highly desirable but not essential.
Next steps...
If you are an educator who believes in diverse opportunities, strong relationships, and meaningful learning, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in helping young people re-engage with education and build brighter futures.
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 veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
