Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Churton Park School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Churton Park School in Wellington, NZ, seeks an experienced Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). This is a non-teaching role to support learners with diverse needs so they thrive, belong, and progress.

Term 1, 2027 start date, working with staff, families, and external agencies to implement inclusive practices. You will lead data-informed interventions, coach kaiako, collaborate with leadership, and coordinate with RTLB and health and education specialists to ensure seamless transitions for

Qualifications

• Current NZ Teacher Registration and full practising certificate (essential).
• Sound knowledge of inclusive education, child development, and data-informed practices.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Te Ao Māori.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Early identification and support – help identify learning, behavioural, and wellbeing needs early, guiding staff to implement effective, timely interventions.
• Building teacher capability – model inclusive teaching strategies, coach kaiako and teacher aides, and facilitate professional learning across the school.
• Whānau engagement – build strong, culturally responsive partnerships with parents and whānau, helping them navigate learning support processes as a trusted point of contact.
• Agency and cluster coordination – liaise effectively with external agencies (RTLB, Ministry of Education specialists, Health NZ) and lead smooth transitions for students.
• Systemic leadership – work alongside the leadership team to use data fluency and evidence-based approaches to inform school-wide inclusive practices and resource allocation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Collaborative leadership

Data-informed practices

Education

NZ Teacher Registration and full practising certificate

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and dedicated New Zealand registered teacher to join our team in the role of Learning Support Coordinator (LSC).

This is a non-teaching position designed to support our school in ensuring all learners with diverse needs thrive, belong, and progress.

Key responsibilities

• Early identification and support – help identify learning, behavioural, and wellbeing needs early, guiding staff to implement effective, timely interventions.
• Building teacher capability – model inclusive teaching strategies, coach kaiako and teacher aides, and facilitate professional learning across the school.
• Whānau engagement – build strong, culturally responsive partnerships with parents and whānau, helping them navigate learning support processes as a trusted point of contact.
• Agency and cluster coordination – liaise effectively with external agencies (RTLB, Ministry of Education specialists, Health NZ) and lead smooth transitions for students.
• Systemic leadership – work alongside the leadership team to use data fluency and evidence-based approaches to inform school-wide inclusive practices and resource allocation.

Qualifications and experience required

• Current NZ Teacher Registration and full practising certificate (essential).
• Sound knowledge of inclusive education, child development, and data-informed practices.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Te Ao Māori.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and collaborative leadership skills.

Start date: Term 1, 2027.