Job Vacancies

We welcome enquiries from teaching and administration staff seeking a position at our college. As positions become available, they will be listed below with the position and requirements.

See below for our current vacancies.

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required.

For all applications, please submit cover letter, CV and application form (please download a copy for completion from www.bdsc.school.nz) and submit to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by closing date.

We want

Inspiring energetic, collaborative student-focused teachers, with an awareness of current educational practice, who enjoy mentoring and developing young people. Co-curricular involvement expected.

Staff and Work Environment

A decile 9 Microsoft Global Showcase college with modern facilities located in East Auckland.

Our professional and highly motivated staff provide intellectual challenge through quality teaching and learning programmes within a safe, supportive environment. Botany Downs Secondary College is committed to building strong future prospects for our students, the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. It is our belief that all students have a potential well beyond the levels of current performance and we wish to work with them to develop their wider range of talents, skills and abilities. We hope students themselves will develop a passion for learning.

Our college has systems in place designed to support the career development of all our staff, including mentoring and training programmes. The learning areas are well-resourced and enjoy a collaborative team approach. As a whānau-based school, oversight of learning progress and personal development of students is an important element of providing an excellent learning environment. Botany Downs Secondary College is a modern, innovative school.

Staff are expected to have sound ICT skills and be prepared to participate in the mentoring, and co-curricular programmes. Commitment to our vision, philosophy and co-curricular life of the college is a condition of employment.

All applicants to please read

Includes
  • Eligibility to apply for a position
  • How to present your application
  • Information about our selection process

* Required

Application:

View and complete any relevant documentation required * (see below).

Applications to be addressed to the Principal’s PA Sarah Madden and emailed to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz

* Your Letter of Application
* Your Current Curriculum Vitae

Current Opportunities

Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)


Applications close: 4pm, Friday 2 May

Permanent, full time
Start:
Term 3 2025

We are looking for a collaborative and student-focused Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our dedicated Learner Support Department. This role involves supporting the Head of Learner Support and is ideal for a primary or intermediate trained teacher. The successful candidate will possess strong classroom and behaviour management skills and the ability to support teachers with differentiation strategies. While SENCO experience is advantageous, it is not essential for the right candidate. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Head of Learner Support to lead and engage staff, students, and parents.
  • Manage and coordinate implementation of IEP’s
  • Collaborate with curriculum leaders and teachers to support the implementation of differentiation.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members, showing respect, enthusiasm, and commitment.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of health and safety requirements and role model best practices.
  • Liaise with a variety of outside agencies in terms of supporting students with learning or behaviour challenges.
  • Oversee the assistive technology used by students.

Skills:

  • Ability to upskill and empower teachers to implement strategies for teaching students with diverse learning needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
  • Strength in leading literacy skills.
  • Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • Initiative and the ability to work positively in a team environment.
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

    Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden s.madden@bdsc.school.nz by 4pm, Friday 2 May.

    (for “botany downs secondary college” via gazette.education.govt.nz)

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