Positions available

Scale A teacher (permanent, junior school)

Kohia Terrace School has a strong sense of collegiality and sense of team; we strive to be the best we can be and to support each other to ensure the best outcomes for our ākonga.  We are committed to supporting and growing our kaiako to grow and develop in their practice through an effective and relevant professional development programme.  

The successful applicant needs to work successfully in our Year 2 or 3 area of the school and have proven ability to provide an engaging and dynamic learning environment.  Experience in the delivery of a Structured Literacy programme is desirable.   

The completed google form should be completed and then email a covering letter and CV to the Principal alison@kts.school.nz.  Applications close 12pm Friday 8th November. 

School visits are welcome.

Teacher Job Description

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After School Care / Holiday Programme Assistant Manager 

Permanent part-time position commencing 20th January 2025 ( or as negotiated) 

Do you love working with children? 
Is your idea of a dream job being part of a flexible, energetic, and positive team?

If you enjoy working with children in a fun, creative, and safety conscious environment, this could be your ideal job.  We are looking for a confident and reliable person to support the manager in the running and ongoing development of our programme.  At times you will be running sessions as the lead supervisor in the manager’s absence. 

Our ideal assistant manager is a good communincator, well-organised, realiable, a team player, and always shows up with a smile. Ideally you should have proven successful experince in working with children and be able to support and manage staff.  There is a compliance aspect relating to health and safety also.  This job requires flexibility and teamwork to make sure we can provide the best care possible.   

Hours of Work

SCHOOL DAYS; 7.00am - 8.30am and/ or 2.45pm – 6pm  (except public holidays) with days  to be negotiated (current hours are between 9 - 10 hours per week term time). 

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (4 x 2 weeks):  During the school holiday programme and “teacher-only” days, the programme hours could be  8.00am to 5.30pm, of which you are required to work up to 7 hours. This will be arranged in advance in agreement with the programme manager. 

Job requirements

You need to be over the age of 25 years and be a New Zealand citizen or have the right to live and work in New Zealand.  

Job Description

KTS application form

NB: parents may be late picking up, so you may need to stay after advertised programme hours
NB: you will need to start earlier if running a session as the lead supervisor
NB: You will need to be available for staff and manager meetings 

Please supply your CV, a letter of application outlining your suitability for the position and the completed application form to Sarah Heares, After School Care Manager, Kohia Terrace School, Epsom afterschoolcare@kts.school.nz   

Applications close when suitable appointment is made.