2 Scale A Teachers

Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School in Dunedin is seeking an experienced teacher for the Specialist Teacher Outreach Service (STOS). The role focuses on extending specialist practice into mainstream schools to support learners, teachers and school teams toward inclusive, effective practice.

We are looking for a teacher with experience with ORS learners or as a Specialist Outreach Teacher who can lead through coaching, modelling and professional learning.

Job description

Te Whirika Sara Cohen is a specialist school supporting learners with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Our Specialist Teacher Outreach Service (STOS) extends this expertise into mainstream primary and secondary schools across the greater Dunedin area, supporting learners, teachers, and school teams to build inclusive, effective practice.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated teacher who has worked with ORS learners or a Specialist Outreach Teacher who brings strong pedagogical expertise and a commitment to leadership through coaching, modelling, and professional learning.

If you;

• Have a passion for inclusive education
• Have demonstrated ability to grow the practice of others through coaching and modelling
• Are confident leading professional learning and facilitating reflective conversations
• Bring strong interpersonal skills and build trust easily across diverse school settings
• Thrive in a role with professional autonomy and shared accountability
• Have a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Have a current, clean driver's licence and willingness to use your own vehicle (travel reimbursed)