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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 11-13 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 BUSY School actively engages young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream schooling or other educational programs. The Teacher's Aide role will support Teachers to maximise learning outcomes for young people who need significant adjustments and interventions to their learning program along with providing administrative support to the BUSY School.
This is a part time role working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday school hours and due to commence early in 2025, by negotiation. You are only required to work during school term time, for 40 weeks a year (term time) with 4 weeks annual paid leave. The proposed salary below is calculated annually accordingly in relation to working time.
Employee Benefits…
Competitive, above award salary, Circa $38k
3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
Training and Professional development commitment
Career progression and internal transfer opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups (i.e. students, parents, employers, school personnel, training providers and government departments)
Previous experience in a similar role within youth support services and/or education sector
Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to conduct research
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.
