Junior learning support coordinator

St Bede's College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Canterbury is seeking a motivated junior learning support Coordinator to enhance educational outcomes for Year 9 and 10 students by implementing inclusive practices and targeted interventions. This full-time, permanent role supports the Catholic character of the school and encourages participation in co-curricular activities. Suitable for beginning teachers, candidates must hold certified teacher status and show capacity in learning support.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to teach in New Zealand is required.
• Suitable for beginning teachers.
• Experience in learning support and inclusive education is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Improve educational outcomes for students through targeted learning interventions.
• Support learning strategies and interventions.
• Engage in co-curricular activities at the college.
• Collaborate with staff on inclusive education.

Skills

Teaching a broad range of subjects

Learning support and inclusive education

Collaborative teaching

Education

Certificated teacher status (Secondary)

Job description

Overview

St Bede’s College Canterbury is seeking a motivated, progressive junior learning support Coordinator to improve educational outcomes for Year 9 and 10 students by strengthening inclusive practice and providing specialised learning interventions. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing January 2026. The successful applicant will support and uphold the Catholic special character of the school and participate in the college’s co-curricular program.

Responsibilities

• Improve educational outcomes for Year 9 and 10 students through inclusive practices and targeted learning interventions.
• Support the implementation of learning support strategies and interventions to help students achieve their potential.
• Engage in the co-curricular activities of the college as part of the role.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen inclusive education across the junior school.

Qualifications and requirements

• Certificated teacher status (Secondary) with eligibility to teach in New Zealand.
• Suitable for beginning teachers.
• Ability to teach a broad range of subjects as listed: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.
• Experience or demonstrated capacity in learning support and inclusive education is desirable.

Location and conditions

Location: St Bede’s College Canterbury, 210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Type: Full time, Permanent. Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura.

How to apply

Direct enquiries or applications should include a cover letter stating supporting subjects and a CV. Applications to Leah McHaffie, Human Resources:

Leah McHaffie, Human Resources
[e-mail]
[phone] x 812

Vacancy reference #: 1HApDV

For more information, include any additional materials as part of your application.

School details

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15) / wharekura, Gender: Male, Authority: State : Integrated, Decile: 0, Roll: 808

Website: http://www.stbedes.school.nz

Physical address:
210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch

Postal Address:
PO Box 5380, Papanui, Christchurch, 8542