2 Roving Educational Facilitators

2 roles (tagged)

• Full-time – fixed-term, 1.0 FTTE.
• Part-time – fixed-term, 0.6 FTTE.

Both roles are fixed-term positions to support a special project. The roles are based in Canterbury and will involve travel across the South Island as part of their responsibilities.

We are looking for two compassionate and experienced New Zealand registered teachers who demonstrate strong pedagogical skills and have proven experience in one or more of the following: pastoral care, counselling, social work.

The ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting students and their families in exploring and engaging with the various educational pathways available to them.

The successful applicants will be committed to upholding the special character of the Christian Education Network.

The role

You will:

• Engage with identified families and collaborate with support agencies to assess and understand educational needs. 
• Maintain regular contact through home or school visits, conducted in person and/or via video calls. 
• Conduct educational assessments to identify learning gaps and strengths. 
• Carry out behavioural assessments as needed. 
• Design and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs. 
• Build strong relationships with parents, students, mentors, counsellors, and other support personnel. 
• Coordinate cross-agency support to ensure holistic care and educational engagement. 
• Network with vocational providers.
• Support older students in transitioning to alternative educational providers or pathways, as appropriate. 
• Provide ongoing mentoring and advisory services to students and families.

Essential requirements

• High level of personal integrity, honesty and humility.
• A willingness to support, uphold, and be positively involved in the special character of the Christian Education Network.
• Proven management ability.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong networker and facilitator.
• Full New Zealand Teacher Registration and the right to work in New Zealand. 
• A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.