Employment Opportunities:

Carmel College is a vibrant Catholic school for girls, founded in the Mercy tradition. We are committed to empowering young women to pursue personal excellence and to shape the future with courage, compassion, integrity, and faith.

At Carmel College, we value staff who are passionate about education, committed to supporting young people, and willing to contribute to the special character and wider life of the College.

All teaching vacancies are advertised through the Education Gazette.

Food & Materials Administration Support

  • Part time, permanent, 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only)
  • Co-ordinating resources for classrooms 
  • Start date by negotiation  

Looking for a role that fits around school holidays? Carmel College is seeking an organised and practical Technology Department Coordinator to support our Food and Materials Technology programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone returning to the workforce or seeking meaningful part-time work in a supportive school environment.

This varied, hands-on role supports teaching and learning across Food amd Materials Technology and other technology learning areas by ensuring specialist classrooms are well organised, fully resourced, safe and ready for practical learning. Working closely with teachers, you will prepare resources and equipment, coordinate purchasing, maintain stock levels, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate purchasing and ordering of food, classroom resources and consumables.
  • Conduct stocktakes and maintain inventory levels to ensure resources are available when required.
  • Prepare ingredients, equipment and student workstations for practical lessons.
  • Maintain classroom equipment and learning resources.
  • Reset classrooms after practical lessons and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
  • Maintain safe food handling practices, including correct food storage, stock rotation, allergen management and prevention of cross-contamination.

If you enjoy working in a busy school environment, have excellent organisational skills and take pride in creating efficient, well-prepared learning spaces, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is highly organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Enjoys practical, hands-on work and has strong attention to detail.
  • Can work independently while building positive relationships with staff and students.
  • Has good computer skills and is confident using online ordering systems and Google Workspace.
  • Takes initiative and is able to manage competing priorities.
  • Has an understanding of food safety and safe work practices.
  • Is reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards.

Experience in food preparation, hospitality, education support, stock management or a technology learning environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Additional Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to

  • Support and uphold the Special Character and Mercy values of the College
  • Hold a current New Zealand driver licence
  • Undergo and satisfy a Police Vetting process
  • Meet all requirements under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, including being deemed suitable to work with young people.

Carmel College is a  welcoming and supportive work environment, with benefits such as onsite parking and staff well-being initiatives, including free flu vaccinations and a gym. Employment conditions are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement. 

Appointments will be subject to the successful completion of all required legal and safety checks, as is standard for working in a New Zealand school.

Appointments will be made once a suitable candidate has been found. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please submit your CV and cover letter via SEEK outlining your suitability for the role. 

 

Teacher – Targeted Learning Support (Years 7–10)

  • Part time (0.8 FTTE) | Fixed-term
  • Has experience or interest in supporting multilingual learners and/or numeracy intervention (an advantage)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and relational teacher to join our team in a special project role focused on accelerating learning and improving outcomes for priority learners.

This fixed-term special project position (0.8 FTTE) is an exciting opportunity to work across two key areas:

  • Year 7–8 multilingual learners, supporting the development of English language skills so students can confidently access and engage with learning across the curriculum.
  • Year 9–10 students requiring additional support in numeracy, delivering targeted teaching that builds foundational understanding, confidence, and achievement.

Working primarily with small groups, you will design and deliver responsive, evidence-informed learning programmes that accelerate student progress. You will also develop, adapt and refine high-quality teaching and learning resources that respond to individual learner needs and support sustained achievement gains.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a registered teacher committed to equitable and inclusive outcomes for all learners.
  • Has a passion for supporting diverse learners and accelerating progress.
  • Builds warm, respectful, and high-expectation relationships with students.
  • Demonstrates effective, evidence-informed teaching practice.
  • Is collaborative, reflective, and willing to innovate in response to learner needs.
  • Has experience or interest in supporting multilingual learners and/or numeracy intervention (an advantage).

If you are energised by working closely with learners, enjoy designing purposeful interventions and want to make a tangible difference in a short timeframe, we would love to hear from you.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a committed team focused on ensuring every learner can succeed. You will play a key role in a targeted initiative designed to lift achievement and strengthen learner confidence and engagement.

The successful applicant will be required to support and uphold the Special Character and Mercy values of the College.

Carmel College offers a welcoming and supportive work environment where staff are committed to ensuring every learner can thrive. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for students through high-quality, targeted teaching. Staff also enjoy benefits including onsite parking, staff wellbeing initiatives, free flu vaccinations and access to the school gym.

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.