Employment

1. Check for job vacancies in the specific school areas (sections below).
2. Familiarise yourself with:
   – our Special Character Statement and
   – our Statement of Faith – KingsWay School
   – our Teacher Job Description for KingsWay School
3. To complete your job application, please click on the specific link provided under each heading, complete the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

KingsWay School Employment Vacancies

If you have any queries, please email Julia Kinzett julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz or phone 09 427 0907.

Head of Primary School (Years 1-6)

KingsWay School is a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God. We are located in Orewa on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and our facilities are modern and impressive.

KingsWay is a high achieving, growing, state integrated Christian school catering for Year 1-13 students, with a current Primary School roll of 474 and a total roll of 1600 students. The Primary School is expected to grow to exceed 1000 students in the next few years.

Commencing Term 1 2022, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced educational leader who is passionate about combining their strong personal Christian faith with educational leadership in our Primary School.  We seek a leader with a proven track record of providing supportive educational excellence to continue our ongoing success.

A condition of employment is to be willing and able to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and the BOT requires contribution to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers and must be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications from suitably qualified and experienced leaders and teachers are as follows: 

• Applications close at 9am on Thursday, 9 December 2021 and Referee Reports should be received by 9am on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.
• All applications must be made via our recruitment software, HR Partner, kingswayschool.hrpartner.io/jobs with a CV and cover letter uploaded.
• Three professional Referee Reports are to be emailed to julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz, HR Manager.
• Shortlisted applicants will be notified in the afternoon of Wednesday, 8 December and interviews will take place on Friday, 10 December 2021. School tours are welcome.

CLICK HERE for the Referee Report

CLICK HERE for the Timeline

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Head of Learning Area

Permanent, full time, commencing Term 1, 2022.

We are located in Orewa on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and our facilities are modern, impressive and well resourced. The Junior Campus is a purpose-built Innovative Learning Environment.

This role carries one SU and one MMA.

KingsWay School has an exciting opportunity for a HOLA who:

• is an experienced and inspirational team leader who is highly motivated and skilled
• has strong communication skills, engaging effectively with parents, staff and external agencies
• has the ability to lead a team of experienced teachers.

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be a NZ registered teacher. Applicants must be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications close at 12noon on Friday, 3 December 2021.        

CLICK HERE to apply online.

If you have any queries please contact Julia Kinzett, Human Resources Manager, Julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz 

Primary School, PE & Sport

We require a passionate, energetic educator to join our supportive and collaborative team at our junior campus (Y1-6). Strength in PE and Sport responsibilities at primary levels an advantage.

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our special Christian character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Applicants must be registered to teach in NZ and be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Previous applicants need not re-apply and will be considered.

Applications close at 12noon on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

CLICK HERE to apply online. 

Senior School – English and Media Studies Teacher (Y11-13)

Permanent, full time. Experienced teachers only.

An exciting opportunity for an English and Media Studies Teacher commencing Term 1, 2022. In this role, you will have:

• the ability to teach English and Media Studies to Senior School students (Y11-13)
• the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and the BOT requires contribution to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers. Applicants must be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications close at 12noon on Wednesday, 8 December 2022.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

If you have any queries, please contact Julia Kinzett, Human Resources Manager, julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz.

Middle School Scale A Teacher (Year 7-9)

Due to roll growth, an exciting opportunity exists for a permanent, full time Middle School Teacher (Year 7-9). Strengths in Maths an advantage. The Middle School has a current roll of 497 students and is well-resourced with supportive and collaborative staff.

This position commences at the start of Term 1, 2022 for a NZ registered teacher who:

• is a passionate, energetic educator able to embrace Middle School philosophy
• enjoys partnering with parents.

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be registered to teach in NZ and be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday, 25 November 2021.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

If you have any queries regarding submitting your application, please email Julia Kinzett, julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz

Head of School – Kūmeu Christian School

A satellite of KingsWay School

Commencing Term 1, 2022

We seek a leader who is passionate about growing and transitioning a close-knit Christian school into a thriving Y1–8 kura on a new, purpose-built campus. Working in partnership with Kumeū Baptist Church, KingsWay School and the West Auckland Christian community, the ideal candidate will have a heart for Christian education, Aotearoa | New Zealand’s unique bi-cultural heritage, and an unwavering passion for seeing all learners achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will be committed to upholding the Christian special character of the school, living it out daily. They will embrace Māori culture and language looking to develop and strengthen bi-cultural ties within the community. The right person will actively seek new possibilities and opportunities, establishing the school as the Christian school of choice in West Auckland. They will also be committed to raising student achievement in literacy and numeracy within a culturally responsive curriculum. This position carries 3 permanent management units. Completion of 3 professional Referee Reports is required.

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers and be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications close at 12noon on Wednesday, 1^st December 2021.

CLICK HERE to apply online

CLICK HERE for the Referee Report.

If you have any queries, please contact Julia Kinzett, Human Resources Manager, julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz

Scale A Primary School Teacher

Permanent, fulltime – commencing Term 1, 2022

Kumeū Christian School is a satellite school of KingsWay and has a roll of 15. It is currently located in the premises of Woodhill School, Helensville (with the probability of relocation to Kumeu in the near future).

Applicants must be committed to upholding the Christian special character of the school, which pervades all aspects of the programme and participate in the co-curricular life of the school. They will embrace te ao Māori and language looking to develop and strengthen learning in this area. They will also be committed to raising student achievement in literacy and numeracy within a culturally responsive curriculum. This is a permanent, fulltime position commencing the start of Term 1, 2022.

A condition of employment is to uphold and support our Special Christian Character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school. Applicants must be registered to teach in NZ and be double Covid-19 vaccinated.

Applications close at 12noon on Friday, 3 December 2021.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

If you have any queries, please contact Julia Kinzett, Human Resources Manager, julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz

EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Senior Role

A unique opportunity exists for a qualified, experienced professional with proven financial and management expertise to be part of an innovative school committed to shaping the next generation of Christian servant leaders. KingsWay School is a Year 1–13 state-integrated school, roll 1600, decile 9, situated in Orewa on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast. We are a modern, multi-campus, well-resourced school with fantastic, supportive staff. Reporting to the Executive Principal, the Executive Officer will function as part of an Executive Leadership team with whole school responsibilities.

Financial and Business Management including roles such as:

• School Property Team and Facilities Oversight
• Support Staff Human Resource Management
• Health and Safety Oversight
• The successful applicant will need the following personal and professional attributes:
• Must be able to model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the principles and vision of our school
• A Chartered Accountant qualification
• Recent successful experience in financial and business management
• A high degree of integrity
• Be innovative, forward-thinking and demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous but not a requirement.

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday, 8th December 2021.

Interviews will take place on Friday, 10 December 2021. Commencement as soon as possible. All applications must be made via our recruitment software, HR Partner, kingswayschool.hrpartner.io/jobs, with a CV and cover letter uploaded.

Property Controller

The Property Controller will ensure buildings are maintained to an excellent standard at the Senior and Junior Campuses. This role will include building compliance, oversight of the 10 Year Property Plan, health and safety legislative requirements, cleaning oversight and security.

A technical mind, previous property maintenance and health and safety working knowledge are important requirements.

This is a permanent, full-time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum, commencement date by negotiation. The upkeep of school grounds is not included in this role. Further details are available in the job description.

Duties at both the Senior and Junior Campuses will include:

• All building maintenance and compliance
• 10 Year Property Plan for the Board of Trustees and Ministry of Education
• Oversight of cleaning school buildings and organising contractors
• Ensure school vehicles are well maintained and fit for purpose
• School-wide security and alarms

The right person will have the following key attributes and characteristics:

• A technical mind and previous property maintenance experience
• Working knowledge and experience of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Good practical problem-solving skills
• Excellent relationship and communication skills
• Flexible and supportive attitude
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and display attention to detail in every area of work
• Be well-organised, show initiative and be a self-starter.

Applications for this position close at 9am on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Property Maintenance Support Officer

The Property Maintenance Support Officer will work closely and collaboratively with the Property Controller. The upkeep of school grounds is not included in this role. This is a permanent, full-time position for five days per week, or less, by negotiation per week for 52 weeks per annum. This position commences at the start of 2022 or by negotiation.

Duties at both campuses will include:

• Ensure buildings and non-green spaces are maintained to an excellent condition by applying practical solutions to solving problems.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance as required.
• Support the implementation of the school’s 10 Year Property Maintenance Plan.
• Support effective safety and security across senior and junior campuses.
• Meet weekly with the Property Controller and Property Team to coordinate property requirements.

The right person will have the following key attributes and characteristics:

• Good communication and people skills.
• Demonstrate a flexible and supportive attitude.
• A technical mind and previous property maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, display attention to detail in every area of work, be well-organised, show initiative and be a self-starter.

Applications for this position close at 9am on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Specialist ESOL Teacher Aide

KingsWay School is seeking a person who is passionate about helping both domestic and international students with language acquisition. The successful candidate will join our skilled and enthusiastic ESOL team who have a heart for assisting our language learners. This is a fixed-term, part-time position, where you will work a maximum of 22 hours per week for 40 weeks of the year. A qualification in teaching ESOL is an advantage as is an affinity for the school’s special character.

Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage as you will be required to:

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of learners demonstrating varying levels of language ability
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the language acquisition process to help students progress through the English Language Learning Progressions
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge of school curriculum and assessment requirements
• Function independently and in a team to achieve student growth targets
• Conduct assessments of student progress and complete associated administrative tasks.

The role commences at the beginning of the 2022 school year.

Applicants must be double Covid-19 vaccinated and have permission to live and work in NZ.  Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, 7 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply.

Receptionist

You will be the first person visitors meet when arriving at our school, which is important to us.  We seek an exceptional permanent, part-time receptionist available during school term time. You will thrive in a busy environment, communicating with a wide range of people, including students, whanau, staff within the school and visitors from outside organisations.

Applicants must be able to model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the principles and vision of our school. Experience working in a school is advantageous.

The following are prerequisites for a receptionist who will:

• welcome students and visitors with courtesy and respect, providing outstanding assistance
• develop strong working relationships across all departments
• answer incoming telephone calls professionally, promptly and politely
• high energy levels, these are busy and varied position/s
• have experience in reception and office administration
• possess a range of competent IT skills, which include using the student database, KAMAR (preferable but not essential, training provided)
• be willing to provide backup first aid in the Health Centre on occasion
• have excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
• applicants must have received two Covid-19 vaccinations and have permission to live and work in NZ.

This is a permanent, part-time position for two days per week (currently Thursday and Friday), working from 8:30am to 3:30pm, less a half hour unpaid lunch break, during school term time only, or 40 weeks p.a. The successful applicant should be prepared to commence work when the school office re-opens on 24 January 2022.

Applications close at 4pm Tuesday, 7 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Administrator

We seek an exceptional, permanent, full-time administrator who thrives working in a busy environment, supporting a wide range of people, including staff, parents, students and their whanau.

Applicants should be able to model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the principles and vision of our school. Experience working in a school is advantageous, and you should enjoy all forms of communication and serving others as follows:

• support and provide efficient and accurate information to the Head of School, Assistant Heads of School, teachers, support staff, parents/whanau, students in a courteous, professional and helpful manner
• develop strong working relationships
• possess a competent knowledge of MS Office Suite, in part Word, Outlook (including Sharepoint and Teams), Excel and the student database KAMAR
• organise and co-ordinate a wide variety of events and meetings, including preparing catering
• organise relief teachers when required
• ability to multi-task and organise, meet deadlines and display attention to detail
• demonstrate a flexible and supportive attitude with outstanding communication and relational skills

This is a permanent, full-time position for 37.5 hours per week (negotiable), five days per week, working from 8:30am to 4:30pm (negotiable), less a half hour unpaid lunch break, for 45 weeks p.a. The successful applicant should be prepared to commence work when the school office re-opens on 24 January 2022. Applicants must be double Covid-19 vaccinated and have permission to live and work in NZ.  Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, 7 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply.

Admin and Accounts Administrator, Senior Campus

This is a diverse new position for a permanent, part-time school administration and accounts administrator supporting our Finance Department at the Senior Campus. You will thrive in a busy environment, providing administrative and accounts support to a wide range of people, including staff, parents, students and their whanau.

Applicants should be able to model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the principles and vision of our school. Experience working in a school is advantageous but not a requirement. You should enjoy all forms of communication and serving others as follows:

• Excellent communication and people skills, with students and staff
• Demonstrate a flexible, helpful and supportive attitude
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and display attention to details
• Be well organised, demonstrate initiative
• Develop strong working relationships
• Possess competent knowledge of MS Office Suite, in part Word, Outlook (including Sharepoint and Teams), Excel, Xero, and an aptitude to learn and student management system (KAMAR).

This is a permanent, part-time position during school hours for 25 hours per week, spread over five days per week (times negotiable). This is a school term time position with an additional two weeks per annum worked during the school holidays.  The successful applicant should be prepared to commence work when the school office re-opens on 24 January 2022. Applicants must be double Covid-19 vaccinated and have permission to live and work in NZ.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday, 9th December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

If you are interested in being placed on our Relief (casual) Teachers list, please complete our Relief Teacher Application Form and forward it to, Julia Kinzett, Human Resources Manager, julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz.

Applicants need to subscribe to the Christian Special Character of the school that permeates all aspects of school life.

To apply for this role, please click on the link below

KingsWay School Job Applications

Property Maintenance Support Officer

The Property Maintenance Support Officer will work closely and collaboratively with the Property Controller. The upkeep of school grounds is not included in this role. This is a permanent, full time position for 5 days per week, or less, by negotiation per week for 52 weeks per annum. This position commences at the start of 2022 or by negotiation.

Duties at both campuses will include:

• Ensure buildings and non-green spaces are maintained to an excellent condition by applying practical solutions to solving problems.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance as required.
• Support the implementation of the school’s 10 Year Property Maintenance Plan.
• Support effective safety and security across senior and junior campuses.
• Meet weekly with the Property Controller and Property Team to co-ordinate property requirements.

The right person will have the following key attributes and characteristics:

• Good communication and people skills.
• Demonstrate a flexible and supportive attitude.
• A technical mind and previous property maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, display attention to detail in every area of work, be well-organised, show initiative and be a self-starter.

Applications for this position close at 9am on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

Please complete the application form online and upload your CV and a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply.