Outdoor Education Support Person
School Support Staff | EOTC | Part-time (9 hours per week)
We are looking for a practical, reliable Outdoor Education Support Person to support our senior Outdoor Education programme during Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) activities. This role involves supporting Level 2 and Level 3 Outdoor Education classes, with a strong focus on student safety, wellbeing, and smooth trip delivery. The Teacher in Charge (TIC) leads all activities — you’ll be there to support transport, logistics, and students.
Hours of work
9 hours per week School term time only Mondays: 1:00–4:00pm Thursdays: 1:00–4:00pm Fridays: 12:00–3:00pm
What you’ll be doing
* Driving the school van to and from Outdoor Education activities
* Supporting the Teacher in Charge during trips and practical sessions
* Monitoring and supporting the wellbeing and safety of ākonga
* Administering basic first aid when required
* Adapting to outdoor and changing environments
* Building positive relationships with students
When trips don’t go ahead (e.g. due to weather or wider school events), you will be asked to support within the Health, Physical and Outdoor Education learning area. This could include assisting in PE classes or helping with gear stocktake and organisation.
What we’re looking for
* Enjoys working with young people in outdoor settings
* Calm, responsible, and safety-focused
* Full, clean NZ driver licence (ability to drive a school van is essential)
* First aid experience or willingness to be trained
* Able to follow direction and work as part of a team
The position starts 26 February 2026.
Applications
Applications for the position are to be emailed to: **@tearatai.school.nz by 25 February at 9am. Please see our website www.tearatai.school.nz for a job description and our application form. No applications will be accepted without the Te Aratai College Application form.
Te Aratai College application available from the Te Aratai College website: www.tearatai.school.nz
Eligibility
You must have the right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. If you do not have the appropriate work visa, we will not be able to accept your application.
Required documents
* Covering letter (please do not submit a covering email)
* CV
* Te Aratai College application available from the Te Aratai College website: www.tearatai.school.nz
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