Launch Your Career At BBI
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is an inspiring, innovative and progressive school where our staff are afforded a close collegial partnership that grows your professional pathway.
Our point of difference is our dedicated talent management programme that actively seeks out the very best teachers to join our learning community, celebrates success and has their talent recognised and grown through Talent mapping. Talent mapping is a process that works to help determine future talent needs, assess the viability of our current staff to meet those needs, source high-potential players in our field for future recruitment, and develop a strategic plan to fill identified skills and talent gaps.
2021 Talent Management Programme
Vacancies
Classroom Teacher – Food & Nutrition, Permanent
Full time, Permanent
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Listed: 31 October 2025
Closes: 14 November 2025
Vacancy reference #: 1HAqE4
Are you a passionate and engaging educator ready to inspire the next generation of cooks and innovators? Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School invites you to join our dynamic specialist team as a food and nutrition teacher.
We are seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver a high-quality, future-focused programme designed for emerging adolescents. This isn’t just about cooking; it’s about connecting the Science of Learning to practical skills, equipping our students to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, sustainability, and global food systems.
What we are looking for:
We want a reflective and collaborative professional who:
- Understands the intermediate learner: You know how to motivate and guide Y7 and 8 students, embracing the diverse needs of this critical developmental stage.
- Champions Evidence-Based Practice: You’re familiar with the Science of Learning and apply flexible, student-centered strategies to accelerate achievement.
Lives our values: Your practice will be driven by our core school values:
- Wairuatanga (Wellbeing)
- Manaakitanga (Respect and care)
- Rangatiratanga (Leadership)
- Whanaungatanga (Relationships and belonging)
Join our six-strong specialist team and contribute to a school culture that prioritises collective success and innovation. If you are committed to delivering an inspiring, high-impact curriculum, we want to hear from you!
How to apply
Please send your CV and job application form, and direct enquiries to:
Joanne Hookway – Office Administrator
(09) 626 6414
Caretaker
Beginning 19 January 2026
As our school’s Caretaker, you will be responsible for the security, cleanliness, and maintenance of our buildings and grounds. You will be an integral part of our close-knit team, ensuring our school premises are functional and well-presented.
- Maintenance and repairs: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, furniture, and equipment (e.g., fixing leaky faucets, painting, and basic carpentry).
- Security: Ensure the security of the school buildings and grounds, including unlocking and locking up, and responding to after-hours alarms. Please note this is a split shift role with hours 7-10am and 1 – 6pm.
- Groundskeeping: Maintain the grounds to a high standard, including litter removal, lawn care, garden maintenance, and clearing drains.
- Cleaning: Attend to minor cleaning duties, respond to spills, and liaise with the contract cleaning company to ensure high standards are met.
- Health and safety: Monitor the premises for potential hazards, carry out regular safety checks, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Facilities management: Support teaching staff where required.
- Proven experience in a maintenance or caretaking role.
- Basic trade skills, including carpentry and plumbing.
- The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- A high degree of responsibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and the wider school community.
- A full driver’s license.
- A satisfactory police vet/background check is required for this role. We will provide one if needed.
- A competitive yearly salary.
- The opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly community environment
- On the job training to support a seamless fit into our team