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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.

Info   Current Opportunities

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.

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Information for Job Applicants

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

Classroom Teacher Job Description

* 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

* Job Application Form

* Your Letter of Application
* Your Current Curriculum Vitae

Current Opportunities

Science Technician

Applications close: 4pm, Friday 27 September

Permanent, Part Time
Start Date: Term 4, or earlier by negotiation

We are looking for a Science Technician for 30 hours per week, term time only.

Reporting to the Senior Science Technician, key responsibilities are:

  • Assist with the management of the science laboratories and purchase of resources and consumables.
  • Provide administrative and technical support to the Science Department.
  • Provide support with setting up equipment and preparation of experiments.
  • Be safety conscious.

As one of two Science Technicians, we require this person to have initiative, good communication skills (written and verbal) and a high level of attention to detail. An interest in science, and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner as part of a busy and dynamic team is expected.

Applicants must have NZ residency and a clean driver’s license. Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet.

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Firday 27 September.

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