ORS Teacher Fixed Term Part-time

Tauranga Girls College; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Tauranga, New Zealand, is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teacher to support students with high learning needs under the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS). The role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to inclusive education, catering to the diverse needs of students, including focus on Māori and Pasifika achievement. This is a part-time fixed-term position commencing in Term 1, 2026, with potential for increased hours.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred for this Specialist Teacher role.
• Ability to work reflectively and collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to Māori and Pasifika achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised educational support for students with high learning needs.
• Deliver learner-centred and future-focused learning.
• Contribute to the school's strategic goals and curriculum.

Skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Collaborative work ethic

Catering for diversity

Reflective practices

Education

Current practicing certificate from the New Zealand Teaching Council

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Teacher who is a passionate advocate for inclusive mainstream education to work with students funded through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS). This vital role focuses on providing specialised educational support for students with high and very high learning needs, ensuring they receive a quality, tailored education that enables them to achieve their full potential.

We value a growth mindset and being committed to deliver flexible, learner-centred, and future-focused learning. The ideal candidate will be adept at catering for diversity and will support the school’s strategic goals, as well as the wider changes in the New Zealand Curriculum and the new education qualification system.

The ability to work in a way that is reflective, supportive, and collaborative with a strong commitment to enabling the success of all students including a focus on Māori and Pasifika achievement.

We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning), and a Restorative school. We value extra-curricular opportunities and look forward to your contribution in this area.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised educational support for students funded through ORS with high and very high learning needs.
• Deliver flexible, learner-centred, and future-focused learning to enable students to achieve their full potential.
• Support inclusive mainstream education and contribute to the school’s strategic goals and curriculum implementation.
• Collaborate reflectively and supportively with staff, with a focus on enabling success for all students, including Māori and Pasifika achievement.
• Support and contribute to PB4L and Restorative practices within the school and participate in related initiatives and extracurricular opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current practicing certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council.
• Experience is preferred; the role is described as suitable for experienced teachers.
• Ability to work reflectively, in a supportive and collaborative manner.

Terms and Application

• This position is fixed term and part time, commencing at the start of Term 1, 2026. There may be a possibility of an increase in hours.
• Emailed applications and CVs will not be accepted.