We are looking for teachers!
We teach special education… what's your superpower?
Our amazing school is looking for collaborative, innovative and relationship-focused teachers. We have small classes, high teacher aide support and a commitment to professional learning and development.
Experience in special education and/or working with young adults is an advantage but induction, mentoring and a superhero costume will be provided!
More details in the Education Gazette.
Please click on the "Resources" tab above. This has helpful activities for you and your young people to utilise from home.
"Dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our community in the spirit of Aroha."
"Ki tūtakina nga matea rerekē e tautawhitia nga iwi whanau kei roto te wairua" aroha.
Kia Ora and welcome to Arohanui
Arohanui is a school dedicated to meeting the unique learning needs of students from 5-21 years of age in the West Auckland area. We have 28 classes located across 13 sites. These include satellite classes catering for primary and intermediate students, secondary options, and a transition centre for students aged 18 and over. In addition we have an Outreach Service which supports ORS funded students in mainstream schools.
We are a passionate and committed staff focused on helping our students develop to their full potential. We believe strongly in the need for an understanding, inclusive and responsive community and we are aware that we play an important part in helping to create this community for our students and their families.
Shaki Padayatchi
Principal
Healthy Active Learning
We are part of a joint initiative with Sport New Zealand called Healthy Active Learning. Circability is one of the companies that is upskilling our students and staff with movement skills. Check out the amazing work going on in the school.
School hours
The school office is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. We are closed on Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and school term holidays.
Students can arrive from 8.20am and leave at 2.30pm.
Term Dates 2022
Term 1
Tuesday 1 February - Thursday 14 April
Public Holiday Waitangi Day Monday 7 February
Public Holiday Easter Friday 15 April
Term 2
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
Public Holiday Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June
Public Holiday Matariki Friday 24 June
Term 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
Term 4
Monday 17 October - Wednesday 14 December
Public Holiday Labour Day Monday 24 October
Term Dates 2023
Term 1
Tuesday 31 January - Thursday 6 April
Public Holiday Waitangi Day Monday 6 February
Term 2
Monday 24 April - Friday 30 June
Public Holiday Anzac day Tuesday 25 April
Public Holiday Kings birthday Monday 5 June
Public Holiday Matariki Friday 14 July
Term 3
Monday 17 July - Friday 22 September
Term 4
Monday 9 October - Wednesday 14 December
Public Holiday Labour Day Monday 23 October