BLENNZ Scott Point Hobsonville Satellite Class – Permanent Teacher
Start Date: Start Term 4
BLENNZ Homai School is looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum to work in a newly established satellite unit in Hobsonville. This teacher will support the education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and who may have additional needs at our Scott Point Satellite Unit. Internal and external opportunities for training in the education of learners who are blind, deaf blind, low vision and/or additional needs will be provided.
The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and adapted curriculums to support ākonga with special needs, have good interpersonal skills, be a competent user of technology and demonstrate an ability to develop excellent working relationships with the satellite team, base school team, parents, family/whānau and therapists. Working successfully as part of a team is a key component of this position. Experience in supporting ākonga with a range of special needs and or vision impairment is desirable however, teachers without this experience who have an interest in this field are welcome to apply.
Please send a letter of application and CV to Karen Callaghan, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland 2243, or c/- carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.
Applications close: 14 September 2023.
Homai Campus School – Fixed Term Teacher Assistant
Fixed Term: Now until 15 December 2023
Homai Campus Manurewa
We are looking for a fun, passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our ākonga in learning. Experience or knowledge in Disability and/or Vision is preferable, but not essential as you will be working in a team environment and professional learning is a cornerstone of our practice.
The successful applicant will be working with ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and/or additional needs Applicants need to be flexible and able to work in a team. In line with the vulnerable children’s Act 2014, a Police safety check will need to be completed before employment can commence.
The position is covered by the Support Staff in School Collective Agreement and will be based on experience and qualifications.
Please contact Carolyn Barton for an application form and job description. Email: Carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz or phone 09 2667109 Ext 2004.
Applications close: 14 September 2023.
BLENNZ Homai School – Youth Library Assistant
Part-time, permanent, 16 hours a week.
BLENNZ Homai Campus is looking for a dynamic and innovative library assistant to join our friendly team.
The Youth Library Assistant will support the education of ākonga who are blind, deaf blind or have low vision and who may also have additional needs. You will be collaborating and supporting the team in the day to day running of the library. You will be a role model in providing great customer service. Daily you will be engaging with customers making it easy for them to access the library resources.
The successful applicant will have good interpersonal skills, be a competent user of technology and demonstrate an ability to develop excellent working relationships with ākonga, parents, family/whānau and educators. Working successfully as part of a team is a key component of this position.
You should have a library diploma and/or relevant experience.
Please send a letter of application and CV to Debra Walker, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland 2243 or email to /- carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.
In your application, please state which position or positions you are applying for.
Applications close: Friday 8th September 2023.
BLENNZ Christchurch – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV) – based in Timaru
Permanent 0.6 Position (1SU) – starting beginning of 2024 school year or mutually agreed date.
BLENNZ Christchurch is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum to support the education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind and low vision from birth to 21years.
The successful applicant will have good interpersonal skills, be a competent user of technology and demonstrate an ability to develop excellent working relationships with parents, family/whānau and educators. Working successfully as part of a team is a key component of this itinerant position. Experience in vision education is desirable, but not essential.
Please send an email of application and CV to sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.
Applications close: 4th September 2023.
BLENNZ Dunedin – Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist (DOM)
BLENNZ are seeking applications for a qualified Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist in order to increase the growing team. This 0.6 position will be based in Dunedin providing service delivery to southern region, although some national travel is required.
The Blind and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand (BLENNZ) is a special character national school that provides educational services to learners who are blind, deafblind or low vision. One of the services it provides is Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM) which is about techniques and support to learners, their whānau and educational team to optimise the learner’s ability to move and travel safely.
Applications are welcome from those who hold the relevant qualification.
Please email a letter of application and CV to Sharon Goldsmith at sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz
Applications close 4th September 2023.
