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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

Teacher of Physical Education & Health

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative student focused teacher of both Physical Education & Health, who has an awareness of current educational practice and enjoys mentoring and developing young people. The ability to teach senior NCEA Physical Education and Health is essential. This is a permanent, full-time teaching position commencing Term 1, 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity to teach in a well-resourced and supportive learning area. Commitment to our whānau-based philosophy and 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, Monday 13 October.

Head of Outdoor Education (2MU, 2MMA)

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Outdoor Education teacher to lead our Years 10–13 Programmes.  The ideal candidate will hold current outdoor industry qualifications and have proven experience in leading a diverse range of outdoor pursuits. The ability to teach Outdoor Education up to NCEA Level 3 is essential.

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, works collaboratively within a team, and demonstrates strong student behaviour management skills. Experience in managing budgets is an advantage.

Botany Downs Secondary College is a Microsoft Global Showcase School with modern facilities in East Auckland. A commitment to our whānau-based philosophy and active involvement in the co-curricular life of the college is expected.

Please note: this position is open to experienced teachers only.

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Monday 13 October.

Teacher of Mathematics & Statistics

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

We are looking for an inspiring, innovative, energetic, and collaborative student focused teacher of Mathematics & Statistics who can teach up to NCEA Level 3. New Zealand teaching experience would be an advantage.

The successful applicant would be part of a progressive learning area open to learning with a strong commitment to support the successes of all our students. Start date to be negotiated.

We are a Microsoft Global Showcase college with modern facilities located in East Auckland. Your commitment to our whānau-based philosophy and participation in the co-curricular life of the college is expected.

Suitable for beginning teachers.

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Monday 13 October.

Teacher of Outdoor Education and Physical Education

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

We are seeking an inspiring, energetic, and collaborative educator who is passionate about student success and able to teach both Outdoor Education and Health & Physical Education.

Ideally, you will hold current outdoor industry qualifications and bring strong organisational skills to support the delivery and development of our Outdoor Education programmes (Years 10–13), as well as contribute meaningfully to our Health & Physical Education curriculum.

Botany Downs Secondary College is a Microsoft Global Showcase School with modern facilities located in East Auckland. A commitment to our whānau-based philosophy and active 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, Monday 13 October.

Teacher of Art

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

Visual Arts Teacher – Junior Art & Senior Painting (NCEA Level 3)

We are seeking an inspiring, energetic, creative, and collaborative teacher to join our Visual Arts department. The successful applicant will teach Art at the junior level and Painting through to NCEA Level 3. Please indicate any additional specialist subject areas you may offer.

This position is suitable for beginning teachers, although New Zealand teaching experience is an advantage. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an awareness of current educational practice and a commitment to fostering student engagement and achievement.

Botany Downs Secondary College is a Microsoft Global Showcase School with modern facilities located in East Auckland. A commitment to our whānau-based philosophy and active 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, Monday 13 October.

Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 13 October

Full Time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026

We are looking for a collaborative and student-focused Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our dedicated Learner Support Department.

This role involves supporting the Head of Learner Support and is ideal for a primary or intermediate trained teacher.

The successful candidate will possess strong classroom and behaviour management skills and the ability to support teachers with differentiation strategies.

While SENCO experience is advantageous, it is not essential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Head of Learner Support to lead and engage staff, students, and parents.
  • Manage and coordinate implementation of IEPs.
  • Collaborate with curriculum leaders and teachers to support the implementation of differentiation.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members, showing respect, enthusiasm, and commitment.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of health and safety requirements and role model best practices.
  • Liaise with a variety of outside agencies in terms of support students with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Oversee the assistive technology used by students.

Skills:

  • Ability to upskill and empower teachers to implement strategies for teaching students with diverse learning needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of teaching methodologies

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Monday 13 October.

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