Learning support coordinator

Pokeno School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Auckland is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Coordinator to support students with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered teacher with a commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice. Responsibilities include building teacher capability, coordinating with external agencies, and fostering inclusive learning environments. This is a full-time position starting in 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Building teacher capability to meet diverse learning needs.
• Supporting students to access the right help early.
• Partnering with whānau to strengthen learning support pathways.
• Coordinating with external agencies for timely resources.
• Analysing data to inform practice and improve outcomes.
• Contributing to inclusive learning environment strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of Te Ao Māori

Culturally responsive practice

Education

Registered teacher with current practising certificate

Job description

Overview

Pokeno School is seeking a dedicated and experienced teacher to join our team in 2026 as our new learning support coordinator (LSC). This is a full-time, fully released position for a registered teacher with a current practising certificate.

The LSC will play a key role in supporting inclusive practice across the school, working closely alongside our SENCo, staff, whānau, and external agencies to ensure students with additional learning needs are supported to thrive.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher; English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

Responsibilities

• Building teacher capability to meet diverse learning needs
• Supporting students to access the right help early and make successful transitions
• Partnering with whānau to strengthen learning support pathways
• Coordinating with external agencies to provide timely resources and interventions
• Analysing data to inform practice and improve outcomes for priority learners
• Contributing to school-wide strategies that foster inclusive learning environments

Qualifications and attributes

We seek an applicant with strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills, a commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice, and an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori.

This role is not suitable for overseas teachers with no New Zealand teaching experience.

How to apply

Please send your completed application form, CV, and letter or email outlining your suitability for this position to: