FTTE Permanent Part-Time 0.6

Te Kura Whaiora ki Te Tonga/Southern Health School is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and skilled kaiako/teacher to join our team in Ashburton.

About us

We support ākonga to seek health and wellbeing through education. We work alongside whānau, schools, and health professionals to ensure continuity of learning during periods of illness and successful transitions back to school.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Kaiako to join our Ashburton team. This permanent part-time (0.6 FTTE) position supports ākonga in Years 1–13 whose health needs prevent them from attending their regular school.

You will deliver personalised, flexible learning programmes across a range of settings including homes, community spaces, and health facilities. This is a highly rewarding role where education, wellbeing, and transition back to school are central to success.

This role requires regular travel within the Ashburton catchment and to other approved locations, including homes, community settings, and health facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised learning programmes aligned to the NZ Curriculum.

• Adapt teaching to meet diverse health and learning needs.

• Support student wellbeing and engagement.

• Work collaboratively with whānau, schools, and health professionals.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to transition planning.

What we are looking for

You will bring:

• a strong learner-centred and inclusive teaching approach

• ability to work flexibly across multiple environments

• excellent relationship and communication skills

• confidence supporting students with complex wellbeing or health needs

• strong professional judgement and organisational skills.

Experience teaching students with health or complex wellbeing needs and or multi-agency environments is an advantage.

Employment conditions

Position covered by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Current full NZ teacher registration

• Eligibility to teach in Aotearoa New Zealand

• Current full NZ driver licence (travel required)

• Taught in New Zealand

• Police vetting clearance

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

A full job description can be found below.

Please email your CV and cover letter including the REFERENCE number to bmgr@southernhealth.school.nz

Ginny Whatarau
PO Box 1757 Christchurch 8140

bmgr@southernhealth.school.nz
021 105 9523

Reference number #1HAsNB

Applications close 29 May 2026.

Further information is available by email: bmgr@southernhealth.school.nz

Attachments

Ashburton Kaiako/Teacher Job Description   PDF, 201.7 KB