Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) - Full Time, Permanent

Aquinas College; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College is seeking a collaborative Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) to guide learning support across the College. This central leadership role focuses on ensuring students with additional learning needs have opportunities to succeed.

The successful applicant will lead the Learning Support team, partnering with teachers, students, whānau and external agencies to build understanding and respond effectively to behaviour and learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusive education and SENCO leadership is preferred.
• Ability to lead a Learning Support team and collaborate with teachers, whānau and external agencies.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and student-centred approach to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning support across the College and oversee the SENCO function.
• Work with teachers, students and whānau to identify needs and build capacity.
• Collaborate with external agencies and partner Kaupapa initiatives to support diverse learners.

Job description

Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) - Full Time, Permanent

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
1MU+ 1MMA

Aquinas College is a high-performing, co-educational, state-integrated Catholic College for Years 7–13, situated in Tauranga.

We are seeking a collaborative and empathetic Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) to lead learning support across our College. This is an important middle leadership role with a strong focus on ensuring students with additional learning needs are well supported to experience success.

The successful applicant will provide leadership to our Learning Support team, working closely with teachers, students, whānau and external agencies, to build capacity of understanding and responding to behaviour of all students.

We are looking for an experienced educator who builds strong relationships, communicates well and brings a practical, student-centred approach to inclusive education and learning support.

Aquinas College belongs to a Science of Learning Cluster. Candidates must show willingness to engage with this Kaupapa.

Support for the Catholic Special Character of the College is expected.