Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) - Commencing 2027

Waimataitai School; Timaru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimataitai School seeks a dedicated Learning Support Coordinator who is a registered teacher with a current NZ practising certificate and relevant teaching qualification. You will work with our senior management, leadership team, staff, agencies and whānau to ensure every learner is understood, supported and thriving.

You will foster strong relationships, influence within the school, and provide culturally responsive support that protects Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles while meeting

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with NZ teaching Practising certificate.
• Relevant teaching qualification and demonstrated experience in supporting learners with needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management, leadership, teaching staff, specialist agencies and whānau to ensure every learner is understood and supported.
• Provide culturally responsive support that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and professional standards.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Te Tiriti o Waitangi alignment

Education

NZ teaching Practising certificate

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Waimataitai School is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and collaborative Learning Support Coordinator starting in Term 1, 2027.

Our Learning Support Coordinator will be a registered teacher with a current NZ teaching practicing certificate and relevant teaching qualification, and will have:

• demonstrated successful experience in working with and including children and young people with learning support needs in the classroom
• an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with parents, whānau and communities
• influencing skills at a working level within a school or kura
• an ability to provide culturally responsive support that protects the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• met professional standards relevant to their current position

You will work alongside our senior management team, leadership team, teaching staff, specialist agencies, and diverse whānau to ensure that every learner is understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.