Founding Team Leader, Specialist School Coaching

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) (Proposed opening date: 2027-07-19); Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) invites two Team Leaders to join the founding leadership team as the school opens in 2027. You will shape culture, systems, and learning programmes, while guiding staff through coaching and mentoring to deliver high-quality education for tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs.

The role requires extensive experience with high- and complex-need learners, strong communication, and a deep commitment to whānau, with NZ teacher registration and

Qualifications

• Must have current NZ teacher registration and relevant qualifications.
• Strong coaching and mentoring experience with teachers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Shape culture, systems, teaching and learning programmes, and strategic direction for a new specialist school.
• Lead and coach teaching teams to raise practice and outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to establish a high-performing, inclusive educational community.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Qualified teacher credentials

Job description

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) invites two Team Leaders to join the founding leadership team as the school opens in 2027. You will shape culture, systems, and learning programmes, while guiding staff through coaching and mentoring to deliver high-quality education for tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs.

The role requires extensive experience with high- and complex-need learners, strong communication, and a deep commitment to whānau, with NZ teacher registration and