ORS Specialist Teacher

Bluestone School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluestone School in Canterbury is seeking an experienced ORS Specialist Teacher for a part-time role (0.3 FTTE) with a fixed-term period from 28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028. The role focuses on inclusive practices and individualised learning for Years 1–8 students.

The ideal candidate will have NZ teacher registration, proven strengths in special education, and experience supporting learners with diverse and complex needs. Collaboration with external agencies and senior staff is essential.

Qualifications

• NZ-trained and registered teacher.
• Strong strengths in special education.
• Experience working with students with diverse and complex learning needs.
• Ability to work with outside agencies to provide high level support.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and individualised learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist teaching support for learners in Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with the school team and outside agencies to design and implement learning plans.
• Contribute to inclusive practices and individualised programmes for diverse learners.

Skills

NZ trained and registered teacher

special education

inclusive teaching practices

outside agencies collaboration

team collaboration with leaders

Job description

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About the role

We are looking for:

• a highly experienced NZ trained and registered teacher
• strengths in special education
• experience working with students with diverse and complex learning needs
• strong knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and individualised learning programmes
• good communication skills and ability to work with outside agencies to provide high level support
• an ability to work collaboratively with team leaders and senior management
• a commitment to ensuring all learners feel valued, included and supported to reach their potential.

The role is 8.5 hours per week.

We have a very friendly staff in a highly supportive environment.Our school is extremely well resourced and we work in a collaborative way with staff professional development seen as a priority.

If this sounds like what you can offer and bring as our new ORS Specialist Teacher, then we would love to hear from you.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.3 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position Special Project

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts