We are looking for a teacher aide who is passionate about the development of literacy skills for ākonga in Years 11 to 13. The position would suit someone who is comfortable with the literacy matrix and assessments, as well as the English curriculum.

You will be supporting ākonga who need encouragement to build their confidence and resilience as they work towards mastery of necessary communication skills for success beyond school. An understanding of diverse learning needs and how to support ākonga in developing strategies and tools to further their literacy will be critical to success in this position.

You will be assigned to support ākonga in both individual and group/class situations as they work towards their NCEA Literacy Co-Requisite qualification assessments in May and September.

This position is term-time only and is fixed-term for Terms One, Two and Three.

Due to the constraints of the timetable, we are looking for someone who can work with our ākonga for two or three hours each day. We run a two-week timetable, so the hours are slightly different each week.

Week A:

Monday:  10:10 am – 12:25 pm

Tuesday: 11:25 am – 2:15 pm

Wednesday: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Thursday: 9:10 am – 11:05 am

Friday: 9:10 am – 11:05 am.

Week B:

Monday: 11:25 am – 2:15 pm

Tuesday: 10:10 am – 12:25 pm

Wednesday: 9:10 am – 11:05 am

Thursday: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Friday: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm.

How to Apply: If you would like to join our lovely team, send your CV and cover letter to Marie McKerrow at [email protected]

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students and their families? Do you excel at building positive relationships, even in challenging situations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Westlake Girls High School is looking for a motivated and innovative team player, ideally with a background in youth work, support work, or social work. The right candidate should be skilled at engaging with students, parents, and school staff, and able to build positive connections with outside agencies.

This is a 12-month contract, term time only. Part-time 20 hours per week.

In this vital role, you will engage with families to identify and overcome barriers to regular school attendance.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with diverse populations, empathy and patience, particularly when working with families facing challenges. Strong collaboration and communication are essential skills for this role along with a tech-savvy mindset to adapt to digital communication platforms and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track attendance, identify issues and develop a support plan.
• Gather attendance data for students attending less than 70%.
• Investigate low attendance and implement a support plan for students by:
  • Meeting with students individually and/or with parents to identify and address issues, boost responsibility and motivation.
  • Coordinating with deans, counsellors, learning enhancement, and careers staff to gather information and provide relevant support, including pastoral care, social aspects of learning, and career focus for students over 16.
  • Conducting home visits if necessary.
  • Collaborating with outside agencies, including referrals and consultations with NAISS, and assisting with Northern Health School applications.
  • Monitoring the buzz list from reception staff to proactively address daily attendance information for students receiving intensive support.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support students in reaching their full potential, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a supportive environment where students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Be a catalyst for positive change in our school community! For more information or to apply, send your CV to Marie McKerrow at [email protected]