teacher auckland north fixed term

Fixed term, full-time or part-time for one year from May 2026

Make a difference on an individual basis teaching students whose ill health prevents them attending their regular school.

We invite applications for a one-year fixed term appointment from experienced teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA. Applicants must be NZ fully registered and recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum is preferred.

In return, we offer a great working environment with a friendly, professional team.

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school where we provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.

Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teachers may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).

The successful applicant will be:
A fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of Te Mātaiaho (the refreshed NZ curriculum)
Empathetic, flexible and have a strong interest in pastoral care
Able to build strong relationships with students, whānau and key stakeholders
Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14 with a preference for secondary experience.

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.

Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.

Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.

For more information contact Associate Principal Hannah Terstappen hterstappen@nhs.school.nz

Close date for application: 6 March 2026 at 12 noon.

Auckland North unit

The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.

The Auckland North unit is located in Apollo Drive, Rosedale. Teachers cover the area north of Auckland city harbour bridge to Long Bay / Albany.

NHS teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.

NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition the student back to school on a full-time basis.

When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.

ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.

Teachers are responsible to the unit Associate Principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.

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