Evolve Education Group - nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners

Grow your career with Evolve

Join us at Evolve Education, where we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners.

Here, our values guide us daily:​

  • Kotahitanga – We are stronger together.​

  • Manaakitanga – We make everyone feel welcome.​

  • Mahia te mahi – We thrive on progress.​

  • Kia manawanui – We see a world of possibilities.​

With more than 80 Centres throughout Aotearoa we have a range of opportunities across our Centre Network and in our Centre Support Office to suit you.

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We want your experience with Evolve to feel as welcoming and straightforward as possible.
Here’s what you can expect when you apply for a role with us.
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    Apply Online Take the first step

    Find a role that feels right for you and apply online. You’ll upload your CV and create a candidate profile so we can get to know a little more about you.

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    Phone screening Let’s have a chat

    One of our Recruitment Consultants will give you a call to learn more about you, your experience and what you’re looking for. We’ll also chat about the role and make sure it feels like the right fit for you.

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    Interview Get to know each other

    If the role looks like a good match, we’ll arrange an in-person interview. It’s a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to find out more about Evolve and the role.

    When arranging your interview, we’ll ask you to have a few things ready, including:

    • Primary and secondary ID for our safety checking process
    • Your references, so we can move quickly if you’re successful
    • For certificated teachers, any documentation that will help us identify your current FPP step

    Come prepared and we’ll help take care of the rest.

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    Pre-employment checks We’ll take care of the details

    Once you’ve progressed through the interview stage, we’ll connect with your referees, begin the police vetting process and make sure we have all the documentation we need.

    Our goal is to keep things moving so we can get your offer to you as quickly as possible.

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    Offer stage Welcome to Evolve Education Group!

    You’ve made it! 🎉

    Your Recruitment Consultant will warmly welcome you to Evolve and guide you through the next steps. We’ll send through your employment agreement and any other documents you need to get started.

    Then it’s time to begin your Evolve journey.

    I would love to work here, tell me more!

    It takes a village for tamariki to thrive - and our village spreads across the motu! With 80+ Centres and a dedicated Centre Support Office we have a range of people who all play a part in our purpose of nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners.

    To find out more about current opportunities, click below for all open roles, alternatively, click on the role titles to review our ‘Expressions of Interest’ adverts, where you can register your interest, should a suitable role not be immediately available.

     

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    Why choose Evolve?

    With Full Pay Parity, Paid Registration, Career Pathways and a passionate and dedicated Education Team to help support your PGC. There are so many reasons to join​ our passionate teams doing meaningful mahi.

    Find out more about the benefits for Certificated Teachers at Evolve​.

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