Learning Support Teacher

Reporoa College; Reporoa; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reporoa College seeks an experienced teacher to lead our alternative education facility, supporting rangatahi to reconnect with learning and make meaningful progress.

This role combines direct teaching with programme leadership and daily coordination. You will deliver engaging, individualised learning programmes, strengthen literacy and numeracy, and maintain a safe, purposeful environment with clear routines and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand registered teacher with a current practising certificate.
• Experience supporting adolescents with diverse learning and engagement needs is essential.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and respond calmly to challenges using culturally responsive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the alternative education facility and deliver engaging, individualised learning programmes.
• Develop individual learning plans, monitor achievement and attendance, and coordinate support.
• Plan transitions into school classes, further education, training or employment.

Skills

Restorative practice

Relationship building

Assessment skills

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Practising certificate

Job description

Reporoa College seeks an experienced teacher to lead our alternative education facility, supporting rangatahi to reconnect with learning and make meaningful progress.

This role combines direct teaching with programme leadership and daily coordination. You will deliver engaging, individualised learning programmes, strengthen literacy and numeracy, and maintain a safe, purposeful environment with clear routines and high expectations.

Working alongside learners, whānau, school staff and external agencies, you will develop individual learning plans, monitor achievement and attendance, and coordinate appropriate support. Planning successful transitions into school classes, further education, training or employment is central to the role.

We are looking for a New Zealand registered teacher with a current practising certificate, strong teaching and assessment skills, and successful experience supporting adolescents with diverse learning and engagement needs. You will build trusting relationships, respond calmly to challenges and use restorative, culturally responsive approaches. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting Māori learners to succeed as Māori is essential.

Experience in alternative education, learning support or programmes supporting re-engagement would be an advantage.

Join our rural Years 7 to 13 college and help bring our vision, \"Small School, Big Achievements,\" to life.