Job Vacancies

We welcome enquiries from teaching and administration staff seeking a position at our college. As positions become available, they will be listed below with the position and requirements.

See below for our current vacancies.

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required.

For all applications, please submit cover letter, CV and application form (please download a copy for completion from www.bdsc.school.nz) and submit to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by closing date.

We want

Inspiring energetic, collaborative student-focused teachers, with an awareness of current educational practice, who enjoy mentoring and developing young people. Co-curricular involvement expected.

Staff and Work Environment

A decile 9 Microsoft Global Showcase college with modern facilities located in East Auckland.

Our professional and highly motivated staff provide intellectual challenge through quality teaching and learning programmes within a safe, supportive environment. Botany Downs Secondary College is committed to building strong future prospects for our students, the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. It is our belief that all students have a potential well beyond the levels of current performance and we wish to work with them to develop their wider range of talents, skills and abilities. We hope students themselves will develop a passion for learning.

Our college has systems in place designed to support the career development of all our staff, including mentoring and training programmes. The learning areas are well-resourced and enjoy a collaborative team approach. As a whānau-based school, oversight of learning progress and personal development of students is an important element of providing an excellent learning environment. Botany Downs Secondary College is a modern, innovative school.

Staff are expected to have sound ICT skills and be prepared to participate in the mentoring, and co-curricular programmes. Commitment to our vision, philosophy and co-curricular life of the college is a condition of employment.

All applicants to please read

Includes
  • Eligibility to apply for a position
  • How to present your application
  • Information about our selection process

* Required

Application:

View and complete any relevant documentation required * (see below).

Applications to be addressed to the Principal’s PA Sarah Madden and emailed to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz

* Your Letter of Application
* Your Current Curriculum Vitae

Current Opportunities

Teacher of Technology


Applications close: 4pm, Wednesday 21 May

Full time, Fixed term
Start:
Monday 14 July
End Date: Tuesday 9 December (Maternity leave)

We seek an inspiring and collaborative teacher to join our well-resourced Technology learning area. The successful applicant will be part of a progressive learning area with a strong commitment to supporting student success.

The ability to teach food and hospitality up to NCEA Level 2, along with junior textiles and digital technology is required.

If you wish to join a Microsoft Global showcase college with modern facilities and a commitment to a whanau-based philosophy, then this is your opportunity.

Participation in the co-curricular life of the college is expected.

    Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Wednesday 21 May.

    Learning Assistant


    Applications close: 4pm, Friday 23 May

    Fixed Term Position, Term Time Only
    24 hours per week – four days a week

    We are seeking a Learning Assistant to work in a team to support our students with learning and behavioural challenges.

    This is a fixed term appointment for the remainder of 2025. 

    You will be required to work 24 hours per week during term time only.

    Most important attributes are empathy, communication skills, initiative and working positively in a team environment.

    Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Friday 23 May.

    Attendance Assistant


    Applications close: 4pm, Friday 23 May

    Part Time, Term Time Only
    Immediate Start

    We are seeking an Attendance Assistant to work during term time only for one day per week (eight hours on a Wednesday).

    Duties include maintaining accurate records, assisting students at Student Services and following up attendance with students, parents, and staff.

    The applicant must enjoy working with students, families, and staff. This post requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion, attention to detail, good time management and computer literacy skills, with the ability to work independently.

    The successful applicant will need to undergo police vetting as part of the Vulnerable Children’s Act.

    Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Friday 23 May.

    (for “botany downs secondary college” via gazette.education.govt.nz)

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