Employment

Girls secondary school vacancies at Woodford House

Girls secondary school vacancies at a school like Woodford House are a wonderful opportunity. 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.

Our current career opportunities are listed below. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about you.

Commerce Teacher

Full-time, fixed-term (12 months)

Woodford House, a leading special character boarding and day school for Year 7 – 13 girls, situated in Hawke’s Bay is seeking to appoint a talented and motivated fixed-term, full-time teacher of Commerce to join our high-achieving Commerce Faculty.

Applicants should have: 

  • Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it,
  • A relevant teaching or other qualification,
  • Some teaching experience is desirable, specifically Economics/Business to senior level, but beginning teachers considered,
  • The ability to promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment,
  • A willingness to move with the times and work to meet our future-focused learning goals,
  • High-level communication and interpersonal skills, and
  • A commitment to our School’s special character.

 

Your general duties will include:

  • Plan, prepare and present lessons,
  • Set and mark assignments and tests,
  • Assess students’ work for national qualifications,
  • Keep records and write reports on students,
  • Observe and manage student behaviour in the classroom and other environments such as the gym and sports fields,
  • Attend Faculty and staff meetings, and
  • Meet with parents, whānau or caregivers, individually or at parents’ evenings.

 

If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of a dynamic teaching team and would enjoy the challenges of this opportunity, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as police vetting and reference checking. An application form can be downloaded below.

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at [email protected] by 5pm, Monday 26 June 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.

Global Education Coordinator

Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week), term time only

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. 

The role

Provide information, personal support, liaison and advocacy for international students in order to assist them in achieving academic success. The role covers a wide range of tasks, commencing with pre-departure information, arrival, orientation, support during their enrolment and departure, and assisting the Director of Global Education with administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

  • Support International students and their families with pre arrival process
  • Be the point of contact for international students, their parents, and agents
  • Work collaboratively with teaching and boarding staff to support the development of strategies to enhance international student wellbeing.
  • Assist students to access appropriate community services and resources.
  • Offer guidance to international students in relation to Woodford House regulations and procedures.
  • Oversee Holiday Homestay programme; recruit, and guide host families as required.
  • Participate in professional development and maintain a relationship with professional organisations to keep abreast of changes in the Code of Practice.
  • Monitor and track student insurance and immigration status, assist with visa renewals from within New Zealand and maintain appropriate student management (KAMAR) records.
  • Support international students experiencing cross-cultural, family, personal or economic crisis, which may impact academic performance.

 

About you

  • You will have excellent communication skills and be an empathic listener
  • Have experience of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
  • 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
  • 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. An application form and job description is available to download below.

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at [email protected] by 5pm, Monday 12 June 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.

Boarding House Supervisor – Permanent Part-time

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.

The role

The role of Boarding Supervisor is required in term time only, and hours are on a shift roster, including weekends (approx. 50 hrs per week). The role involves daytime caregiving of the Boarding students when they are not at school, both in the afternoon and morning and sleeping in the Boarding House overnight while on call.  

Key duties

  • 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.

 

About you

  • You will have excellent communication skills and be an empathic 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
  • 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. 

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.

An application form and job description is available to download below.