Learning Support Coordinator

Redwoodtown School; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwoodtown School in Blenheim, South Island, seeks an experienced Learning Support Coordinator for a permanent, part-time (0.6) role starting in 2027, with a potential extension to full-time through additional ORS and targeted literacy/maths teaching.

The LSC will strengthen inclusive practice, identify learning support needs early, coordinate appropriate support and build teacher and learning assistant capability, while working closely with whānau, leadership, MOE teams, RTLB and other

Qualifications

• This role requires a registered teacher with a current practising certificate and experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with students, families and staff.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and partnership with whānau.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusive practice across the school and identify learning support needs early.
• Coordinate appropriate support and build teacher and learning assistant capability.
• Collaborate with whānau, school leadership, MOE teams, RTLB and other specialists.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Teaching qualification

Registered teacher with practising certificate

Job description

Redwoodtown School – Redwoodtown, South Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

We are seeking an experienced, highly relational educator to join Redwoodtown School as our permanent, part-time (0.6) Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) from the beginning of 2027.There is an opportunity to extend this role to full-time through additional ORS, release teaching or targeted Literacy/Maths teaching roles.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role within our school and make a meaningful difference for learners, whānau and staff.

Our LSC will work across the school to strengthen inclusive practice, identify learning support needs early, coordinate appropriate support and build the capability of teachers and learning assistants. The role will also involve working closely with whānau, school leadership, Ministry of Education teams, RTLB and other specialist services.

We are looking for someone who is warm, approachable, organised and collaborative, with strong professional judgement and a genuine commitment to ensuring every learner can belong, participate, progress and experience success.

The successful applicant will be a registered teacher with a current practising certificate and have experience supporting learners with additional learning needs. Strong communication skills, culturally responsive practice, and the ability to build positive relationships and confidently advocate for learners will be essential. These expectations align with the national LSC role, which emphasises teacher capability, whānau partnership, coordinated support and school-wide influence.

At Redwoodtown, you will join a supportive, collaborative team with genuine scope to bring your expertise, strengths and ideas to this important role.

Vacancy reference #:1HAtfD

Physical address:
90 Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim

Postal Address:
90 Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim, 7201