Head of Faculty - He Kaakano (Support & Diverse Learners)

Fraser; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser High School in Hamilton, NZ seeks a Head of Faculty – He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners) to lead learning support initiatives and equity-driven outcomes for akonga with diverse needs.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, oversee SAC and IEP processes, and collaborate with whānau and external agencies to improve learning pathways and successful transitions, while modelling warm and demanding relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in inclusive education.
• Deep knowledge of diverse learning needs.
• Strong data-informed decision-making.
• Experience with NZ Curriculum and MoE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Professional Leadership: Design and implement culturally responsive, inclusive learning support systems aligned with our school’s strategic goals.
• Teaching & Learning Excellence: Oversee curriculum adaptations, SAC, and co-constructed IEPs alongside aakonga and whaanau.
• Capability Building: Coach and upskill teaching and support staff across the school to strengthen inclusive classroom practices.
• Resource Management: Transparently allocate SEG funding, teacher aide hours, and external resourcing across ORS, GATE, and neurodiverse learning registers.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Foster strong, trust-based relationships with whaanau, mana i te whenua, and external support agencies (MOE, RTLB, Oranga Tamariki, Whaikaha, BLENNZ) to ensure smooth learning pathways and transition planning.

Skills

Inclusive education leadership

SENCO knowledge

Data-informed decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NZ Teachers Registration

Leadership qualification

Job description

Applications close: 2 weeks from now - 24/11/2026.Are you an innovative, empathetic, and future-focused educational leader passionate about equity and inclusion? Fraser High School is seeking an exceptional Head of Faculty – He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners) to champion our commitment to aakonga with special, diverse, and additional learning needs.In this vital leadership role, you will guide the strategic direction and operational delivery of our learning support programmes. You will lead and mentor a dedicated, multidisciplinary team—including our SENCO, Learning Support Coordinators (LSC), ESOL staff, TICs, and learning assistants.Key Responsibilities:Strategic & Professional Leadership: Design and implement culturally responsive, inclusive learning support systems aligned with our school’s strategic goals.Teaching & Learning Excellence: Oversee curriculum adaptations, Special Assessment Conditions (SAC), and co-constructed IEPs alongside aakonga and whaanau.Capability Building: Coach and upskill teaching and support staff across the school to strengthen inclusive classroom practices.Resource Management: Transparently allocate SEG funding, teacher aide hours, and external resourcing across ORS, GATE, and neurodiverse learning registers. Collaborative Partnerships: Foster strong, trust-based relationships with whaanau, mana i te whenua, and external support agencies (MOE, RTLB, Oranga Tamariki, Whaikaha, BLENNZ) to ensure smooth learning pathways and transition planning.You bring proven leadership in inclusive education, deep knowledge of diverse learning needs, and strong data-informed decision-making. Grounded in warm and demanding relationships, you embody our LEAD values: Learn with Purpose, Engage with Pride, Act with Respect, and Dare to Succeed.Join us in creating a safe, empowering environment where every learner thrives. Experience in Gifted and Talented and/or ESOL will be advantageous.Applicants must be well versed in the NZC, have current NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.Start date - 28th January 2027Applications close on Tuesday 24th November 2026 at 12pm.Download Job Description.