Kelston Girls' College

Registered (School) Nurse

Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same?
Tired of traffic in your daily commute?
Want to make a difference in our community?

Kelston Girls’ College is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (1.0FTE) to join our Hauora team for a fixed term 12 month maternity leave cover.

About you:

You understand and honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have the ability to work in a culturally informed way in our diverse kura
You have an interest and respect for working with rangatahi in the positive and friendly manner
Have a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate
Have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
Have a postgraduate qualification in Youth Health (or be prepared to work towards this)
Be able to work independently as the sole registered nurse for the school, working in collaboration with the 0.1FTE school GP
Be experienced in working well within a multidisciplinary team
Have experience using Medtech Evolution (or be prepared to work towards this)
Be digitally competent and demonstrate excellence in written and oral community skills
Have a current full drivers licence

The RN at Kelston Girls' College is clinically supported by a Nurse Educator from Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST as well as having clinical support from the School GP. Monthly clinical supervision and school nursing cluster group support is also provided. Within the role, there are 17 different Standing Orders and 3 Nurse Initiated Medications for the nurse to work under, with the aim to reduce barriers for students. The nurse has access to ordering labs and referring to other services for further care. School nurses work at the top of their scope, identifying risk and need, working in collaboration with others and providing treatments as required. Experience in HEEADSSS assessments, mental health, trauma informed care and sexual health is an advantage.

We are looking for a full time position including during the school holidays to cover this maternity leave, but will consider part time for the right person. The successful applicant will be required to undergo satisfactory police vetting.

If this sounds like a role you would rise to the challenge of, please apply here.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 3 May 2024.

Fixed Term Part-Time Sports Coordinator (Maternity Leave Cover - 10 Months)

Do you have a passion for sport, active movement, and working with rangatahi?
Are you interested in making a difference in our kura and community?
Would you like to work locally with no more traffic hassles?

Kelston Girls’ College is looking for an energetic and innovative Sports Coordinator (maternity leave cover - 10 months fixed term) to join our team and organise our College sports.

About you:

You understand and honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have the ability to work in a culturally informed way in our diverse kura, including incorporating indigenous sports into our sporting calendar
You are passionate about sport and the value that sporting opportunities can have on our rangatahi
You will be highly collaborative working with ākonga, their whānau, our staff, and community agencies
You have exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities
You are able to communicate effectively and professionally, and have the ability to think creatively and problem solve
You have a Full New Zealand drivers licence

If this is a role that appeals to you, please apply here.

Hauora Team Administrator

Like to work locally? No more traffic hassles!
Does a long summer break in December/January sound appealing?
Want to join an exciting and innovative educational environment?

Kelston Girls’ College is looking for a Hauora Team Administrator to join our kura. This role involves providing full administration support to all members of the Hauora Team.

About us:

At Kelston Girls’ College, our students are at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to create culturally connected ākonga with the mōhiotanga to be agents of change. We do this by allowing our students to learn and grow in a range of contexts. Our Hauora Team provides fundamental support and knowledge to empower this also.

About you:

Able to work in a friendly and professional manner maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times
Strong interpersonal skills and an adaptable and collaborative working style
Empathy and patience
Kamar experience preferred but not essential
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience in a similar role, or a willingness to learn the skills needed

This role is a permanent part time role for 37.5 hours per week during term time plus one week in each school holiday break.

If this sounds like you, please apply with a CV and covering letter (including details of three professional referees). Please apply here.

Applicants will be subject to satisfactory police vetting.

Applications close 12pm, 10 May 2024.

Te reo Māori teacher

Kelston Girls College is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking teacher of Te Reo Māori to work within Te Wheke, the bilingual pathway. This role meets the criteria for the Maori Immersion Teacher Allowance (under the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement).

The school has implemented project based integrated modules of learning and we are looking for a Te reo Māori language specialist to champion the development of language and culture in the bilingual pathway. The school has joined the mana kura programme alongside Te Kawerau ā Maki and the Te reo Māori position would work with the senior leadership team on guiding the development of the programme.

Please tell us what your teaching subjects and passions are and join us on our journey.

If this is a role that appeals to you, please apply.

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Person Specification

AHOP Te Wheke

Kelston Girls College is looking for an inspiring assistant leader of Te Wheke to help us build the language and cultural pride of our students. We want to develop bilingual language strength and pride in the student’s own culture so that they can take the skills and strength into the workforce or into higher education and be confident in who they are.

The school has implemented project based integrated modules of learning and we are looking for a language specialist to help lead the development of language and culture in the bilingual pathway. The leader could be a Te Reo Māori specialist, Gagana Samoa specialist or Lea Faka Tonga specialist.

Te Wheke are a dynamic and dedicated team of Kaiako and need a dynamic and enthusiastic assistant leader to ensure they are well supported.

The teaching position is permanent and the units are fixed term.