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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 [email protected] 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 ߲ݴý 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 ɳԲ- school, oversight of learning progress and personal development of students is an important element of providing an excellent learning environment. Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý 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.

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Application:

Viewand complete any relevant documentation required * (see below).

Applications to be addressed to the Principal’s PA Sarah Madden and emailed to [email protected]

* Your Letter of Application
* Your Current Curriculum Vitae

Current Opportunities

To be considered for any position at BDSC, all applicants must submit a completed BDSC application form along with their application.

Café Assistant


Applications close: 4pm, Friday 29 May

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Immediate start

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team in the college Café. The Café is a busy hub serving over 2,000 staff and students.

If you are friendly, fast, and efficient then you will thrive in this role.

This role reports to the Café Manager.

Hours of work are 32.5 per week, 7:30am–2:30pm, term time only.

Applicants must have NZ residency, a clean driver’s license, and basic knowledge of baking, lunch preparation, food hygiene, and safety. Previous experience in the food industry would be an advantage.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a police vet.

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden [email protected] by 4pm, Friday 29 May.

Teacher of Physical Education and Health


Applications close: 4pm, Friday 5 June

Part Time (0.4 FTTE), Fixed Term, Maternity Leave Cover
Start: Term 3, Monday 20 July (or earlier by negotiation) to end of Term 4, Tuesday 8 December 2026

Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý is a proud Microsoft Global Showcase School located in East Auckland.

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative student focused teacher of both Physical Education and Health, who has an awareness of current educational practice and enjoys mentoring and developing young people with the ability to teach Junior Health and Physical Education and Level 1 NCEA would be an advantage.

This is a wonderful opportunity to teach in a well-resourced and supportive learning area. Commitment to our ɳԲ- philosophy and participation in the co-curricular life of the college is expected. Beginning teachers may apply.

Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC Application Form to Miss Sarah Madden [email protected] by 4pm, Friday 5 June.

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