ORS Teacher

Mangakōtukutuku College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Mangakōtukutuku College in Hamilton seeks a passionate ORS specialist teacher to lead tailored learning programmes for students funded through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme. This role focuses on inclusive practice and collaborative planning with teachers, leaders and whanau.

You will assess progress, provide feedback, and stay current with best practices in education. This is a part-time (0.7 FTTE), fixed-term position (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028) to support a student’s interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Familiarity with neurodiversity and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Experience with Learning Support and ORS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments.
• Develop and deliver tailored learning programs with staff and whanau.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment for individual learners.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with current educational best practices.

Skills

Neurodiversity awareness

Learning support

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

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About the role

Mangakōtukutuku College is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Located in the city of Hamilton, we are committed to providing our students with a holistic education that prepares them for success in an ever-evolving world.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and empathetic ORS specialist teacher to lead and implement tailored learning programmes for students receiving funding through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS).

The successful candidate will join a team of inspiring and supportive educators who are committed to supporting young people to be the best that they can be.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Develop and deliver engaging programs of learning in collaboration with the Learning Area Leader, Curriculum Leaders, Teachers, Learning Assistants and Whanau.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment which supports the needs of individual learners and encourages their personal growth in the subject.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Stay current with trends and best practices within education, showing a willingness to learn.

Qualifications and attributes

• Familiarity with neurodiversity.
• Experience with Learning Support and/or ORS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a class in a relational way.
• A passion for mentoring and guiding students.

Position Part-time (0.7 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position A programme of specific support to assist a student to develop strategies to manage their interpersonal skills with peers

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts