Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
The BUSY School – New Zealand
The BUSY School NZ Limited (TBSNZ) is a Charter School offering alternative education for students in Years 11-13 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 supportive and safe learning environment for young people by 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! The Campus Principal is integral in drawing together the three aspects of a TBS education – Learning, Wellbeing, and Career Pathways. Retaining oversight of the journey of each student, the Campus Principal is supported by a committed staff team, with all work being undertaken in the pursuit of the best interests of the student. Working from a trauma-informed approach, the school supports young people where they are at, currently, and aims to guide them in making accessible goals for themselves while celebrating their success along the way. The Campus Principal will build and bring alive the campus culture, for staff and students, giving influential leadership to all stakeholders, and participating in enacting the school's strategic vision.
This role is permanent full time on our Campus based at our Auckland Campus. This role is available immediately.
Why should you become a BUSY School Campus Principal?
Small class sizes that allow teachers to create genuine working relationships with each student.
4 days of classroom learning per week allows teachers to master the preparation and delivery of lessons.
1 day of non-student classroom learning that provides time for preparation, parent communication, professional learning and/or marking to be completed.
The reward of supporting our BUSY students to realise their dreams of vocational work placement, vocational qualifications, a traineeship, or on to post-school study.
Become part of The BUSY Group, accessing employee benefits, wellbeing programs, and the chance to work across the BUSY group in various roles.
Employee Benefits…
Competitive, above award salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate
3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
Training and Professional development commitment
Career progression and internal transfer opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
Proven ability in leadership and management of a school team, and strategic planning for enhanced student outcomes
Proven ability to model excellent teaching and learning skills utilising a broad range of learning strategies
Demonstrated experience with student welfare, the support structures and services required to achieve quality learning outcomes in a diverse and inclusive environment
Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and/or qualification in education to teach secondary students
Hold a current registration and certification with the Teaching Council of Aoteoroa New Zealand|Matatū Aotearoa
Ability to work within the curriculum of secondary education
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.
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.
