Core Classroom Teacher: Learning Support & UDL Focus

Spotswood College; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotswood College in New Plymouth seeks a passionate Core Classroom Teacher to join the Learning Support Team for 2027. The role focuses on teaching and pastoral care for students in years 9–13 requiring learning support, with personalised programmes and a UDL-based approach to neurodiversity.

Ideal candidates will have literacy and numeracy knowledge, and a commitment to the school values of Manaakitanga, Pono, Whanaungatanga and Whakamana. Primary teachers may apply as well.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning support in secondary school settings.
• Uses UDL to support neurodiverse learners.
• Provides pastoral care and builds relationships with students.
• Knowledge of NZ curriculum phases 1–3 (years 9–13) and literacy/numeracy expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching and pastoral care to students requiring learning support.
• Develop personalised and responsive learning programmes.
• Utilise current pedagogy with emphasis on inclusion and neurodiversity.
• Collaborate within the Learning Support Team to implement school values.

Skills

Learning support

UDL pedagogy

Pastoral care

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Spotswood College in New Plymouth seeks a passionate Core Classroom Teacher to join the Learning Support Team for 2027. The role focuses on teaching and pastoral care for students in years 9–13 requiring learning support, with personalised programmes and a UDL-based approach to neurodiversity.

Ideal candidates will have literacy and numeracy knowledge, and a commitment to the school values of Manaakitanga, Pono, Whanaungatanga and Whakamana. Primary teachers may apply as well.