LSC/SENCO

Whau Valley School; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Whau Valley School in Whangarei invites an experienced, registered NZ teacher with a current practising certificate to join our Year 1–6 kura from 2027.

As a trauma-informed, progressive and inclusive school, we seek a dedicated team member to coordinate learning and behavioural support, work with whānau and agencies, and strengthen inclusive practices across our school.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience in a learning support role.
• Confident building positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and external agencies.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and passionate about achieving positive outcomes for all learners.
• Highly organised and able to coordinate multiple cases and support.
• Culturally responsive and committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning and behavioural support across the school.
• Lead Learning Assistants and support teacher capability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, whānau and external agencies.
• Contribute to inclusive practices and professional learning.

Skills

Registered NZ Teacher

Learning Support

Relationship Building

Organised

Lead Learning Assistants

Te Tiriti Waitangi Awareness

Education

NZ Teaching Registration

Job description

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Whau Valley School – Whangarei, North Island

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

Are you a passionate, experienced educator who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive?

Whau Valley School is seeking a dedicated, organised and highly collaborative team member to join our vibrant Year 1–6 kura from the beginning of 2027.

As a trauma‑informed, progressive and inclusive school, we are committed to ensuring every learner is understood, supported and empowered to succeed. Working alongside our senior leadership team, teachers, learning assistants, whānau and specialist agencies, to play a key role in coordinating learning and behavioural support and strengthening inclusive practice across our school.

We seek someone who is:

• A registered New Zealand teacher with a current practising certificate.


• Experienced in a learning support role.


• Confident building positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, whānau and external agencies.


• A proactive, solutions-focused and passionate about achieving positive outcomes for all learners.


• A highly organised and confident in managing multiple cases and coordinating support.


• Confident supporting teacher capability and leading Learning Assistants.


• Culturally responsive and committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• An inclusive educator with a strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum.

We offer:

• A full‑time, permanent, fully released position.


• A well‑established and collaborative Learning Support Team.


• Strong support from our Senior Leadership Team.


• The opportunity to lead and strengthen inclusive practices.


• Ongoing professional learning and development.


• A diverse, vibrant school community where relationships come first and every learner matters.

The specific responsibilities of the role will be shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful applicant. Management unit(s) may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference for tamariki and whānau, we would love to hear from you.

To discuss the role further or arrange a visit to Whau Valley School, please contact the school.

Irene Kelly
Whau Valley School, 17 Moody Ave, Whangarei
*****@whauvalley.school.nz
09 437 0448

Physical address:
17 Moody Avenue, Whau Valley, Whangarei

Postal Address:
17 Moody Avenue, Whau Valley, Whangarei, 0112