Central Regional Health School Manawatu/Whanganui

Kaiako – Youth Justice Residence, Palmerston North

Te Au rere a te Tonga, Youth Justice Residence: Palmerston North 

We are seeking a registered teacher to add to our team at Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence in Palmerston North.    

The appointed applicant will have experience engaging youth in an individualised learning programme that focuses on students led goals, releasing their potential and exposing them to new possibilities.  

Our motto is “Pungao moe, pungao oho” – Potential energy awoken. 

Being agile and adapting the curriculum to cater for individual needs is a key aspect of the work.

Our rangatahi have individual learning programmes designed from assessment information that addresses their educational needs and future aspirations. 

We give emphasis to literacy, numeracy and other knowledge and skills to overcome the barriers to successful transitions. 

Our rangatahi will learn in safe, inclusive and mana enhancing environments that are delivered using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice that respond to students’ culture, language and identity. 

Our rangatahi have programmes that will allow them to discover new possibilities. Belief, talents, knowledge and skills discovered to succeed post-residence. 

You will also work within a very supportive and dynamic team who value trust and teamwork. 

We encourage interested teachers to arrange a visit to the site as this is a unique and challenging learning environment. 

For further information, or to arrange a visit, contact Alastair Cox, Deputy Principal: alastair.c@crhs.school.nz, or (021) 597 698.