Head of Faculty | He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners)

Fraser High School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser High School in Hamilton seeks an innovative educational leader as Head of Faculty He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners) to champion equity and inclusion for students with special, diverse, and additional learning needs.

You will guide the strategic direction and operational delivery of learning support programmes, leading a multidisciplinary team including SENCO, LSC, ESOL staff, TICs, and learning assistants, with a strong data-informed approach.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in inclusive education.
• Deep knowledge of diverse learning needs.
• Strong data-informed decision-making skills.
• Excellent skills in building relationships with whānau and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership to design inclusive learning support systems aligned with school goals.
• Oversee SAC, co-constructed IEPs, and curriculum adaptations for diverse learners.
• Coach and upskill staff to strengthen inclusive classroom practices.
• Allocate resources transparently across learning supports and external resourcing, including ORS, GATE, and neurodiverse registers.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Data-informed decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentorship

Job description

Are you an innovative, empathetic, and future-focused educational leader passionate about equity and inclusion? Fraser High School is seeking an exceptionalHead 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 and professional leadership:Design and implement culturally responsive, inclusive learning support systems aligned with our school’s strategic goals.
• Teaching and 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 28 January 2027.