Working at WHS

Teaching Vacancies

If you are interested in applying for a teaching position at Whanganui High School please send your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 3 referees (including their e-mail contact) to:

The Principal
Whanganui High School
P.O. Box 4022
Whanganui 4541

Relief Teaching Vacancies

If you are interested in applying for relief work please complete the application form below and bring it into our school office.

WHS Relief Teaching Application Form

If you require more details or have any queries in relation to vacancies please contact the school.

Current Vacancies

Attendance Worker (Part-time position)

Applications close: January 10, 2020

Hours: 8.30 am to 2.30 pm (Monday to Friday)

  • Must be mobile and fit (able to work in all weather conditions) – this is not an office job.
  • Report directly to the Principal – link closely with other members of the Senior Leadership Team, Deans and Student Centre Staff.
  • Key task is to locate late and truant students within the school site and the local environment, and escort them to the relevant class immediately.
  • Must have a fair and firm nature.
  • Must have mana with students and staff.
  • Must have effective relationship skills with teenagers and teaching staff.
  • Some home visits may be required at times.

A Job Description is available by emailing principal@whs.ac.nz

Applications should include a covering letter and CV

Application close 10 January 2020 at 4.00 pm


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