Employment

Vacancies at Woodford House

Woodford House believes that its staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are its most valuable resource. Our School nurtures a dynamic professional learning community that celebrates creativity, engagement and critical thinking.

If we don’t have any vacancies at the moment that align with your skill set, but you would like to express an interest in joining our team, please send your CV to [email protected]

Science Teacher

Full-time, permanent

We are looking to appoint a Teacher for a specialist science subject at senior/scholarship level, who is also able to teach junior Science. Our newly renovated and modernised Science Centre is a dream working environment for a forward-thinking and dynamic Science Teacher. This role would suit a beginner or experienced Teacher. The position is to commence Term 1, 2025. 

About you:

  • Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it,
  • A relevant teaching or other qualification,
  • The ability to teach one or more Science subjects to a senior level,
  • The ability to promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment,
  • A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals,
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills, and
  • A commitment to our school’s special character.
 

If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of a vibrant teaching team and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please state any other teaching subjects as part of your application.

An application form can be found below.

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at [email protected] by Sunday 25 August 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live, but no appointment made until after the closing date.

Kaiako Māori

Full-time, permanent

We are seeking a kaiako to deliver our te reo classes across all year levels. This role would suit a beginner or experienced Teacher, there is plenty of scope to develop our cultural competency and create the vision for honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our Languages Faculty and across the cultural cornerstone of the school. Ngā Kaiako me ngā akonga at Woodford House are dedicated, ready learners.

Please state other teaching subjects as part of your application, part-time hours would be considered for the right person. This position would ideally commence Term 4, 2024, or beginning of Term 1, 2025. 

About you:

  • Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it;
  • A relevant teaching or other qualification;
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, and Te Reo Māori; 
  • The ability to promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment;
  • Engages in cultural activities (e.g. Karakia, Pōwhiri) and has an understanding of Tikanga Maōri;
  • A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals;
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills; and
  • A commitment to our special character.
 

Accommodation may be available to support an applicant moving from out of Hawke’s Bay.

An application form can be found below.

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at [email protected] 

Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.

Weekend Boarding House Supervisor

Part-time, permanent

Are you a positive and caring person, well-organised and approachable? Are you looking for a role in a supportive team, where every day is different?

 About us

Woodford House is an integrated special character boarding and day school for Year 7 – 13 girls, located in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.

About the opportunity

The role of Weekend Boarding Supervisor is required in term time only, and hours are on a shift roster, (approx. 35 hrs per week, including sleeping). The role involves day time caregiving of the Boarding students when they are not at school, both in the afternoon and morning, and sleeping in the Boarding House overnight to be available if needed.  

In this role, you can expect diverse responsibilities including:

  • Day to day running of the House.
  • Be available to girls at all times, taking care of their wellbeing.
  • Foster a safe physical and emotional environment for the girls.
  • Create trust, respect and caring attitudes to enable independence.
  • Liaise with parents, staff and girls.
  • Maintain accurate records, using computer software.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures regarding safety.

About you

  • You will have excellent communication skills and be an empathic, non-judgemental listener.
  • Have a good understanding and tolerance of teenagers.
  • Be presentable and have good judgement.
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to school and students.
  • Be able to work in a team and on your own; and
  • Have good organisational skills and computer skills.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.

How to apply

An application form and position description can be found below:  

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at [email protected] Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.