Head of Learning Support/SENCO

NPGHS; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Plymouth Girls' High School (NPGHS) seeks an experienced and inspirational leader for our Learning Support Department to commence in 2027. The role focuses on guiding staff, including approximately 10 teacher aides, to improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

The role involves working with the AFL program and Waimaire unit, requiring strong communication, collaboration with whānau and external agencies, and NZ teacher registration.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in SAC/SENCO or a similar school role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for building relationships with students, staff, whānau and external agencies.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff, including teacher aides.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Learning Support Department and its staff.
• Collaborate with AFL (Awhina Focused Learning) and Waimarie units.
• Liaise with the Head of Waimarie and integrate individualised learning plans.
• Support students with diverse learning needs and aid their progression back to mainstream or life-skills pathways.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Ausbildung

NZ teacher registration

Jobbeschreibung

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About the role

NPGHS seek an experienced and inspirational leader for our Learning Support Department to commence in 2027. An opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs. The department supports a broad range of students with learning needs, from those who require in-class support, to those who are not always able to work in a mainstream setting, to those learning English as an additional language.

The role has limited classroom teaching, allowing focus on the leadership of staff, including approximately 10 teacher aides. We want you to share your skills/expertise with those who work in the mainstream classroom, with small withdrawal groups, or in specific classrooms. Our Awhina Focused Learning (AFL) classroom supports students who are working significantly below their peers. The aim is for accelerated learning, leading to a return to mainstream lessons for some, while others are following a longer-term ‘life skills’ programme. Our inclusive approach means that the programme for each student is individualised.

Waimaire, our very high needs unit, is part of our school and this role will liaise with the specialist teacher who is Head of Waimarie. Students sometimes attend a mixture of Waimarie and AFL learning, depending on needs and personal circumstances.

Applicants require a passion for improving student outcomes and will have experience in SAC/SENCO or a similar role within a school environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and whānau and external agencies are essential to this role.

Applicants must hold NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts