Kaiako – Christchurch

Position Advertised on the School Website

About us

Southern Health School (Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga) is a state special school providing education for Y1–13 ākonga whose health needs prevent regular school attendance. We collaborate with whānau, schools of enrolment, and health professionals to support learning and successful transitions.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced secondary kaiako / teacher to join our Christchurch 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 Christchurch and requires regular travel throughout Christchurch with areas that cover North Canterbury and Selwyn. 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.