Kaiako / Teacher – Permanent 1 FTTE

Location: Blenheim based with areas that cover Kaikōura / Marlborough

Employment type: Permanent, full-time or a 2x shared part time roles

Commencement: By negotiation

About us

Southern Health School (Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga) is a state special school providing education for ākonga in Years 1–13 whose health needs prevent regular school attendance. We work alongside whānau, schools of enrolment, and health professionals to maintain learning and support successful transitions back to school or onward pathways.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Kaiako / Teacher to join our Blenheim / Kaikōura / Marlborough team.

You will plan, deliver, assess, and evaluate individualised learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum / Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Teaching takes place across community classrooms, homes, health facilities, and other approved locations.

You will work collaboratively with ākonga, whānau, colleagues, schools, and health professionals to support learning, wellbeing, engagement, and positive transition outcomes.

The position is based in Blenheim and requires regular travel throughout Blenheim / Kaikōura / Marlborough. Where a school vehicle is unavailable, you may be required to use a private vehicle, with mileage reimbursed under school policy.

About you

You will have:

Full Teaching Council registration and a current practising certificate

Eligibility to teach in New Zealand

Experience delivering high-quality teaching aligned with the national curricula

The ability to teach or adapt your practice across Years 1–13

A learner-centred, inclusive, and culturally responsive approach

Strong relationship, communication, assessment, and reporting skills

Confidence working independently across flexible settings

Sound digital capability and professional judgement

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

A current full New Zealand driver licence.

Experience supporting ākonga with health, additional learning, behavioural, or complex wellbeing needs is advantageous.

This role is not suitable for beginning teachers.

Employment is covered by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. Appointment is subject to satisfactory Police vetting.