{"id":189,"date":"2015-05-23T22:45:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-23T22:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/wordpress\/?page_id=189"},"modified":"2026-09-03T13:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T01:39:34","slug":"vacancies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/people\/vacancies","title":{"rendered":"Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Vacant Positions<\/h2>\n<p><b>Full time, Permanent, One Position, Start Date: 28\/01\/2027<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Team Leader | Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent Role Starting 2027 (2 Permanent Management Units)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an enthusiastic, passionate educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Leadership opportunities like this rarely come up, making this a unique chance to join our warm, vibrant, and highly collaborative community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled in the south-west of Christchurch along the waterways that gave us our gifted Ng\u0101i Tahu name, our full primary school offers a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where both staff and students truly thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where kaiako feel valued, backed by strong support, and empowered to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About the Role<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leadership position will be based in our Junior School for the foreseeable future, with the successful applicant likely to lead our New Entrants team in 2027. You will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting our kaiako to build a stimulating, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for our youngest \u0101konga.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We Are Looking For<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living our vision &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whakarite ng\u0101 kete m\u014d te haerenga!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Equipping our \u0101konga to fill their kete for the journey ahead) &#8211; we seek an educator who brings both high-level expertise and genuine heart to their practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be a great fit if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lead with heart and purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You are passionate about shaping young minds, fostering a lifelong love for learning, and leading by example.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Value deep relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Strong, meaningful connections with learners, colleagues, and wh\u0101nau sit at the absolute center of your practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspire through pedagogy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You bring effective, engaging teaching practices that encourage every child to flourish holistically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Champion collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You thrive in a team culture built on mutual support, inclusion, and shared growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to bring your leadership to a school that prioritises staff wellbeing, high expectations, and a rich community culture, we would love to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The position will commence term 1, 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Team-Leader-Application-Package-Permanent-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Leader Application Package linked here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Application-Form-and-Summary-Declaration-Team-Leader-Permanent-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form and Summary Declaration linked here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazette Listing #: 1HAtj1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email your <strong>CV<\/strong>, <strong>completed application form<\/strong> and <strong>letter of application<\/strong> to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chloe Miller<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership PA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>appointments@beckenham.school.nz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 16th September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>___________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b>Full time, Permanent Teacher, One Position, Start Date: 28\/01\/2027<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto is a full primary school located in the south-west of Christchurch. Our kura was gifted the name <strong>P\u016broto<\/strong> by Ng\u0101i Tahu, reflecting the significance of the ponds and waterways that surround us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Whakarite ng\u0101 kete m\u014d te haerenga!<\/strong> <i>Prepare your kete for the journey! &#8211; <\/i>Our vision promotes the hauora and growth of all tamariki, encouraging and equipping them to fill their kete for the journey ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>We are looking for teachers who:<\/strong> bring both expertise and heart to their practice. In the foreseeable future, this position will be based in our junior school. At the centre of our kura is a deep commitment to relationships, valuing strong connections with learners, colleagues, and wh\u0101nau. We seek educators who use effective, engaging pedagogies to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential leadership opportunities will be tailored to the successful applicant\u2019s experience and strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.govt.nz\/education-professionals\/schools-year-0-13\/people-and-employment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collective agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The position will commence term 1, 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Teacher-Application-Package-Permanent-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Application Package linked here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Application-Form-and-Summary-Declaration-Permanent-Teacher-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form and Summary Declaration linked here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazette Listing #: 1HAtaO<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email your <strong>CV<\/strong>, <strong>completed application form<\/strong> and <strong>letter of application<\/strong> to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chloe Miller<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership PA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>appointments@beckenham.school.nz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close at 3pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b>Full time, Fixed Term (Refreshment Leave), Two Positions, Start Date: 28\/01\/2027<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Whakarite ng\u0101 kete m\u014d te haerenga!<\/strong> <i>Prepare your kete for the journey! &#8211; <\/i>Our vision promotes the hauora and growth of all tamariki, encouraging and equipping them to fill their kete for the journey ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>We are looking for teachers who:<\/strong> bring both expertise and heart to their practice. At the centre of our kura is a deep commitment to relationships &#8211; valuing strong connections with learners, colleagues, and wh\u0101nau. We seek educators who use effective, engaging pedagogies to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class level placement will be confirmed with the successful applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.govt.nz\/education-professionals\/schools-year-0-13\/people-and-employment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collective agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The position will commence term 1, 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Teacher-Application-Package-2-x-Fixed-Term-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Application Package linked here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Application-Form-and-Summary-Declaration-Fixed-Term-Teacher-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form and Summary Declaration linked here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazette Listing #: 1HAt_x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email your <strong>CV<\/strong>, <strong>completed application form<\/strong> and <strong>letter of application<\/strong> to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chloe Miller<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership PA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>appointments@beckenham.school.nz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close at 3pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Relieving Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We are always looking for quality relievers to add to our preferred relievers list.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to relieve at Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto, please register with &#8216;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staffsync.nz\/\">StaffSync<\/a>&#8216;<\/strong> and request to be a preferred reliever at our kura (school).<\/p>\n<p>Please also bring the following documents into the Office to be sighted and scanned, as per Ministry of Education requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x ID (license, passport, power bill, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>The digital .pdf file of your current teaching practicing certificate.<\/li>\n<li>A .pdf copy of your restraint certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also require a minimum of 2 professional referees, with both phone and email contact details. These can be uploaded to your StaffSync profile.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any p\u0101tai (questions) about our school, values, or the process. Or, if you wish to make an appointment outside of school hours to bring in your documents, you can do so by emailing &#8211; <strong>appointments@beckenham.school.nz<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacant Positions Full time, Permanent, One Position, Start Date: 28\/01\/2027 Team Leader | Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Permanent Role Starting 2027 (2 Permanent Management Units)\u00a0 Are you an enthusiastic, passionate educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 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