Alternative Education - Support

Attendance, Transition Support and Data/Numeracy & Literacy Support - Alternative Education Christchurch

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) starting 13 April 2026 for a fixed term until 31 December 2026. There is the potential for this role to be extended beyond 2026.

Who we are:

Alternative Education is a Ministry of Education initiative where we place and support disengaged students aged 13-16 years old into our AE provider schools. There is a large emphasis on progressing their learning as well as supporting students to re-engage in their education and make clear plans for their futures.

You will be working within a small team, facilitated through Cashmere High School but based in the city and working in five Alternative Education Providers in Christchurch.

Key Tasks:

• Discuss student truancy matters with the AE Provider Manager and staff
• Collaborate with and assist the MoE attendance team and AE Provider staff to develop a plan to promote the return of the truant student
• Collaborate with family/whanau to re-engage the truant student
• Work independently within the Whanau (AE) programmes with the students and staff to develop transitioning plans. (ensuring all students in AE have a transition plan at age 15.6 years)
• Arrange student placement into schooling, employment and Tertiary Training Courses as appropriate.
• Complete the student data update weekly
• Where needed support the Pedagogical Leader to complete the required Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic Assessment

A full job description is attached.

About You:

We require a person who has ideally worked with at-risk youth, has had some educational background, is confident with computers and basic software and data entry. You will be able to relate positively with our young people and their families, be confident conversing with our teaching staff and colleagues and be able to make a difference in terms of attendance rates and positive transition outcomes for our students.

Apply Now: Applications including CV and cover letter addressed to the Principal John Stradwick, can be made using the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Email applications will not be accepted so please apply online on our website.

Applications close: Monday 16th February at 3pm

If you have any enquires please email vacancies@cashmere.school.nz