Curriculum Leader Learning Support

Marlborough Girls' College; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Girls’ College in Blenheim seeks an experienced and passionate educator to lead our learning support team. This permanent full-time role (1.0 FTE) starts 28 January 2027 and includes 2 Middle Leadership Units and 1 Middle Management Allowance for suitably qualified candidates.

You will lead, develop and coordinate support for students with additional learning needs, oversee teacher aide deployment, manage SAC applications, and strengthen partnerships with whānau and external agencies

Qualifications

• Experience in learning support, literacy and/or numeracy development.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the learning support team.
• Coordinate support for students with additional learning needs.
• Oversee teacher aide deployment and development.
• Manage SAC applications and assessment provisions.
• Build partnerships with whānau, contributing schools and external agencies.
• Support literacy, numeracy and gifted education initiatives.
• Contribute to the wider leadership of the college.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Learning support

Literacy

Numeracy

Te Tiriti

Job description

At Marlborough Girls’ College, our values of Kotahitanga, Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga guide everything we do. We are committed to inclusive, student-centred learning and creating an environment where every learner can thrive.

We seek an experienced and passionate educator to lead our learning support team. This is a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE) starting 28 January 2027. The role attracts 2 Middle Leadership Units (2MU) and 1 Middle Management Allowance (1MMA) for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.

The successful applicant will:

• lead and develop the learning support team
• coordinate support for students with additional learning needs
• oversee teacher aide deployment and development
• manage SAC applications and assessment provisions
• build strong partnerships with whānau, contributing schools and external agencies
• support literacy, numeracy and gifted education initiatives
• contribute to the wider leadership of the college.

The ideal candidate will be an effective classroom practitioner with strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills. Experience in learning support, literacy and/or numeracy development, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi are highly desirable.

Join a supportive and future-focused school community while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle of the Marlborough region.

Applications close at noon, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Marlborough Girls’ College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students and follows safer recruitment practices, including police vetting.