Hybrid Year 6 & ORS Specialist Teacher

Te Kura o Hau Karetu; Upper Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Hau Kāretu in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to join our inclusive team in a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTTE) starting from term 1 2027. The role combines 0.4 FTTE teaching in our Year 6 classroom with 0.6 FTTE as a Specialist ORS Teacher.

As our specialist ORS teacher (0.6), you will work with tamariki who have high and complex learning needs, designing tailored learning pathways and fostering an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience with ORS-funded learners and diverse learning needs.
• Compassionate, relational educator focused on tamariki wellbeing.
• Collaborative approach with kaiako, whānau, leadership, and learning support.
• Ability to guide and empower teacher aides in the classroom.
• Strong, proactive, restorative behaviour management practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6 in the 0.4 FTTE component.
• Design tailored learning pathways for ORS learners.
• Foster an inclusive, thriving learning environment.
• Collaborate with kaiako, whānau, leadership and learning support networks.
• Be adaptable to future staffing needs and roll growth.

Skills

ORS experience

Special education

Compassionate

Relational

Collaborative

Aide leadership

Behaviour management

Job description

Te Kura o Hau Kāretu in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to join our inclusive team in a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTTE) starting from term 1 2027. The role combines 0.4 FTTE teaching in our Year 6 classroom with 0.6 FTTE as a Specialist ORS Teacher.

As our specialist ORS teacher (0.6), you will work with tamariki who have high and complex learning needs, designing tailored learning pathways and fostering an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive.