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Full Time, Permanent Position

Pakuranga College is a large (2,200+ students), co-educational, culturally diverse secondary school located in Pakuranga, East Auckland. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated senior leadership team as the Associate Principal, and lead Pakuranga College in the next stage of its development as a high-performing secondary school of choice.

Our college has an outstanding reputation for preparing young people for life after school. We want our new Associate Principal to support our Principal to build on this success, continue to grow our reputation for educational achievement, and deliver on the college’s vision to “empower young people to be the best they can be; equipped and inspired to courageously shape tomorrow’s world.”

The Pakuranga College Board invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Associate Principal of our college. The successful applicant will be a confident, visible, and innovative leader committed to excellence.

The ability to think strategically and creatively about education and the future of Pakuranga College is vital, as are commitments to integrating te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori into our ways of being. We are seeking an individual who can provide authentic and collaborative leadership in an environment that fosters and creates success.

Our new Associate Principal will uphold and actively promote our school values of inclusivity, integrity, care, innovation, partnership, and excellence; and demonstrate high performance in all key areas of educational leadership.  You will embrace opportunities to engage with our community and actively build connections that support the college’s ability to provide enhanced educational opportunities.

Visits to the school can be arranged through Candice-Lee Dennis (cdennis@pakuranga.school.nz or call (09) 534 7159 ext. 712). View the application pack for the Associate Principal role.

The position commences at the start of Term 4, 2024. Applications close Friday 26 July.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Billy Merchant
principal@pakuranga.school.nz
(09) 534 7159

Full Time, Permanent Position

Pakuranga College is a large (2,200+ students), coeducational, culturally diverse secondary school located in Pakuranga, East Auckland. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated senior leadership team, as a Deputy Principal. The leadership skills required in our new Deputy Principal will be based on strong relationship skills and a commitment to excellence. The appointee will be a person of integrity and experience who values excellence in education and who is able to contribute to an innovative leadership team.

The Pakuranga College Board invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Deputy Principal at our college.

The successful applicant will have:

• Proven administrative and organisational management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
• Proven ability to model and encourage quality teaching and learning through effective use of educational research.
• Ability to proactively bring change and innovation to areas including curriculum and pedagogy.
• The ability to mentor staff and to work collegially to build cohesive teams.
• The willingness and ability to learn, adapt and grow in the position.
• A commitment to the school’s co-curricular programme.
• A sense of humour, tolerance and respect for all.

Our new Deputy Principal will uphold and actively promote our school values of inclusivity, integrity, care, innovation, partnership, and excellence; and demonstrate high performance in all key areas of educational leadership. You will embrace opportunities to engage with our community and actively build connections which support the college’s ability to provide enhanced educational opportunities.

Visits to the college can be arranged through Candice-Lee Dennis (cdennis@pakuranga.school.nz or call (09) 534 7159 ext. 712). View more information about the college in our school profile.

The position commences at the start of Term 4, 2024. Applications close Friday 26 July.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Billy Merchant
principal@pakuranga.school.nz
(09) 534 7159

Full Time, Permanent Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative leader for our Commerce Department, which is within our Social Sciences Faculty. The faculty is very well-resourced, and your leadership would be required in Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting.

The position will commence as soon as possible. Applications close Tuesday 16 July.

Our staff must be willing to embrace our digital learning environment and to contribute to the active co-curricular life of the school.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, please contact our Principal, Billy Merchant. Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

4 Days Per Week – Fixed Term Position

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a registered Guidance Counsellor to work in our Guidance and Hauora Team. This is a fixed-term position for 32 hours per week (4 days), until 13 December 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Individual Employment Agreement for school employees whose work does not fall within the coverage clause of a collective agreement. Remuneration will be based on experience.

As a member of our energetic, creative and caring team, you will play an integral role in promoting and supporting wellbeing throughout the wider school community and empowering our rangatahi to be the best they can.

The position will include tasks such as:

• Counselling students from Year 9 – 13
• Building relationships with students, caregivers, staff and the wider community
• Promoting emotional and mental wellbeing, self-confidence and resilience
• Working alongside our youth workers, nurses, mentors, Whānau Leaders and Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting students and whanau through the discipline process
• Engaging with appropriate supervision
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and data

The successful applicant will have:

• Provisional or full membership of NZAC or similar
• Empathy, tolerance and diplomacy
• The ability to remain calm and in control
• A proven history of working with young people
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills
• Planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines
• A can-do attitude

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement date is subject to a satisfactory police vet.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson
Executive Officer
employment@pakuranga.school.nz

Applications close at 5pm on 21 July 2024.

Fixed-Term Position, Term Time Only

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a Kaiārahi Māori to join our Pastoral Care Faculty. This is a fixed-term position until 13 December 2024 for 30 hours per week during secondary term time.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade BC and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

The position will include tasks such as:

• Academic mentoring, building and maintaining relationships with students and whānau.
• Participating in and organising the Māori Development Team initiatives.
• Oversight of communication and promotion of opportunities and events within the college, including attending these events.
• Supporting co-curricular activities such as kapa haka.
• Growing the capacity of students participating in pōwhiri (karanga and whaikōrero).
• Supporting students to celebrate, promote and embrace Māori culture and language.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have:

• Confident in Te Reo me ōna tikanga Māori.
• Knowledge of kaupapa Māori frameworks and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Higher education or experience working in a school.
• Empathy, tolerance and diplomacy.
• The ability to remain calm and in control.
• A proven history of working with young people.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• A can-do attitude.

We use Kamar as our student management system.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement is subject to a satisfactory police vet prior to commencing.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines, and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson
Executive Officer
employment@pakuranga.school.nz

Applications close 28 July 2024.

Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date: 22 July 2024, end date: 27 September 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative teacher to join the Social Studies team in our well-resourced Social Sciences Faculty, commencing Term 3. You will work in a collaborative supportive team. This could suit either a beginning teacher or someone returning to the profession. Experience teaching Geography would be an advantage. If you have a senior subject, please state this in your application.

Our staff must be willing to embrace our digital learning environment and contribute to the active co-curricular life of the school.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, please contact our Principal, Billy Merchant.

Billy Merchant
Employment@pakuranga.school.nz
(09) 534 7159