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VACANCIES

Teaching positions are advertised in the Education Gazette 

Early Childhood Teacher

Avondale College Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit multicultural childcare centre located in the grounds of Avondale College.  We provide high-quality care and education for children of families from our local and surrounding community as well as for staff working at Avondale College. 

 

We are a small centre with a maximum of 33 children aged from 3 months to 5 years and are committed to providing a ‘home away from home’ environment where individual needs are met and relationships are nurtured and valued.

 

We are looking for a qualified, registered and experienced Early Childhood Education Teacher to join and lead our small and friendly team in our over two's room. You will need to demonstrate experience of working in the early childhood sector and have a passion for teaching and learning with an understanding of the Te Whariki curriculum.

 

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have excellent communication skills and enthusiasm

  • Have proven leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor a small team

  • Be able to work collaboratively to provide quality education and care

  • Be able to show initiative and provide support to the Centre Manager with planning and management of the Centre

  • Support and encourage children and their learning

  • Be able to build positive relationships with the children, whanau and our team

  • Be dedicated, energetic and fun-loving

  • Have an outgoing, friendly and caring personality

  • Be NZ ECE registered and have a relevant ECE qualification.

 

This is a full-time position.  All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

The job description can be downloaded below.

 

To register your interest, please forward your CV and covering letter to: Yasmin Khan, Business Manager. Email:   applications@avcol.school.nz

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Applications Close: 4.00pm Wednesday 26 February 2025

Community Attendance Officer (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,700 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Community Attendance Officer to join our team. The Community Attendance Officer will play a critical role in monitoring student attendance, connect with whanau regarding attendance matters and supporting efforts to improve overall attendance rates at our kura.

 

The successful applicant will be an energetic and enthusiastic person who is confident in communicating with various members of the community to enhance the academic and overall outcomes for young people. A current drivers licence is a requirement as home visits will be required. A pre-existing connection to the Avondale community will be a benefit.

 

This is a part-time, term-time only position for a fixed term to the end of the 2025 school year. Hours are 5 days a week, 8:45am to 11:45am, Monday to Friday. 

 

This position will report to the Attendance Officer and Deputy Principal responsible for student services.

 

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Monitoring of attendance records and follow up with students and whanau where required.

  • Communicate with whanau to address attendance concerns and promote regular attendance.

  • Maintain accurate attendance records and generate reports as needed.

  • Implement strategies to reduce truancy and improve overall attendance rates.

  • Provide support and resources to students and whanau facing attendance challenges.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of attendance improvement initiatives and programs.

 

The full job description can be downloaded below.

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To register your interest, please forward your CV and a cover letter to Yasmin Khan, Business Manager.

 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement 2022-2024.

 

This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

Applications close 4:00pm Monday 3 March 2025

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