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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Head of Learning Support, including Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Year 7 to 13, at our Tauranga campus. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the provision for children with special educational needs, neurodiverse learning needs or disabilities in the Secondary School (Year 7-13) and oversight of the Primary SENCO (Year 1-6).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership
• Pastoral Care of Identified Students
• Special Assessment Conditions
• Team Leadership Line management
• Teaching of up to 0.4 fte
• Community Engagement and Relationships
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Culturally responsive practice
• Significant Budget Management
• Health and Safety
  
  

The successful applicant will have:

• ​Demonstrated understanding and alignment with the Christian mission and vision of the school.
• A mature, active, and articulated Christian faith authentically expressed in all aspects of life and leadership.

• A master’s degree or higher in special needs education, leadership, or a related field, or significant leadership experience at senior management level.
• A relevant teaching qualification and current teaching registration.
• Significant experience in budget management and handling of substantial financial resources.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, including public speaking.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues, students, parents, and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisation and project management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology and educational software for administrative purposes for example KAMAR.
  
  

Position start date: Term 1, 2024, or by negotiation

Applications closing date: Wednesday 6^th December, 9 am.  

Bethlehem College, Tauranga campus is seeking a motivated, passionate, wise Christian leader to lead the Secondary School.

The Head of Secondary provides significant spiritual leadership in the College, continually working to develop the College as a community of Christian faith.   The Head of Secondary is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in accordance with the College Vision and Mission, in the pursuit of the highest quality learning outcomes for all students. 

The successful applicant will have:

• A mature, active and articulated Christian faith authentically expressed in all aspects of life and leadership.
• The ability and capacity to successfully identify and outwork strategic goals while managing competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to foster a healthy culture, including the capacity to build trust with students, parents and staff during periods of challenge and change.
• Demonstrated outstanding pedagogical leadership and the ability to lead, manage and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the delegated area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in leading senior members of staff.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications close:  Tuesday 5^th December 2023

For a confidential discussion regarding the application process, please contact Mrs Sheryl Dennison, Human Resources Manager on 07 579 1841 or email [email protected]

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our Junior Secondary team and teach a Year 7 or 8 class. Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and the NZQA framework. Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith.

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ Teacher Registration.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Tuesday 5^th December, 9 am.  

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to lead our English Department. Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and the NZQA framework, and be committed to leading students to a high level of achievement. Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith.

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ Teacher Registration.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Thursday 30th  November, 3 pm.  

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to lead our Art Department. Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and the NZQA framework, and be committed to leading students to a high level of achievement. Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith.

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ Teacher Registration.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Monday 4th  December, 9 am.  

We are currently seeking a permanent, part-time, individual to join our team as Counsellor. 

The position reports to the Head of Counselling and the successful applicant will be NZAC/ NZACC registered and   qualified counsellor, with experience working with children and youth from ages 5 -18 and their whanau/family; will also be able to work with a range of modalities to support varying needs in our learning community; will build and maintain networks with external agencies, work as a member of a collaborative and established counselling team, work with teachers, groups of students, and work efficiently under pressure. 

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated understanding and alignment with the Christian values and ethos of the school and willingness to fully commitment to the Vision and Mission of Bethlehem College.
• Commitment to a life sustained by a vital Christian faith, permeated with Christian virtues.
• Current membership with NZCCA and NZAC and commitment to the NZAC Code of Ethics or equivalent professional association
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues, students, parents, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Starting salary will be dependent upon candidate’s qualification and experience.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Friday 1^st December, 9 am.  

We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time, individual to join our team as Learning Support Administrator.  The role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year. Some flexibility will be necessary to support special events occasionally during evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Administration of Teacher Aides’ timetables, timesheets, leave requests.
• Administration of the Learning Support Department including managing the Special Assessment Conditions student register.
• Collaborate with Special Educational Needs Coordinator, students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Administration of student exams

Key Qualifications and Skills: 

• A strong willingness to fully commit to the special Christian character, mission, and vision of Bethlehem College.
• Commitment to a life sustained by a vital Christian faith.
• Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field and previous experience in a learning support environment, administration, or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to ‘own the role’ and support teachers and students.
• Ability to deliver high-quality administration to the SENCO and Learning Support team. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Team Player mindset
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and office equipment.
• Experience in student information systems such as KAMAR is desirable (however training will be provided)

Remuneration will be Grade 3 in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. The appropriate step will be determined based on experience.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Friday 1^st December, 9 am.  

We are currently seeking an individual to join our Learning Support Team as a Teacher Aide in our Secondary School, Years 7 to 13.  The successful candidate will join our team of teacher aides providing in-class support. The position is between 17 to 28 hours per week, commencing in Term 1, January 2024 until December 2024.  

Additional hours may be available on a casual basis as flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the students and the Learning Support team.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A strong willingness to fully commit to the special Christian character, mission, and vision of Bethlehem College.

• A strong willingness to fully commit te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and to making effort to use te reo Māori in carrying out this role.

• Commitment to a life sustained by a vital Christian faith.
• Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field and previous experience in a learning support environment, administration, or educational setting.

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow the directions of the classroom teacher.
• Duties may involve some personal care of students and working across a variety of situations.

• Active listening, calmness, tact, mentoring, emotional engagement, de-escalating difficult situations, negotiation and/or persuasion.

• The ability to work cooperatively with all staff.
• The ability to effectively assist student(s) learning.
• The ability to supervise and/or oversee others’ work.
• A willingness to improve skills/performance and participate in an annual appraisal process.
• Ability and willingness to acquire ICT/digital technology skills.

Remuneration: Teacher Aide Grade BC in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.  The appropriate step within the remuneration grade will be determined based on experience.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory police vetting check.

Position start date: Term 1, 2024

Applications closing date: Thursday 30^th November, 9 am.