Resource Teacher of the Deaf - Manawatu

School Jobs; Whanganui; Vor Ort; NZD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

School Jobs in Whanganui is seeking an engaging, innovative teacher who can work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in mainstream and specialist settings. Based at Awapuni Primary School, the role is permanent and full-time, emphasizing collaboration with whānau and school teams to support participation and outcomes.

You will use NZSL and spoken language practices, hold a valid NZ teaching registration, and have a current driver’s licence with mileage reimbursed.

Qualifikationen

• Proven best practice and experience working with Deaf children and/or mainstream children.
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or an experienced NZ registered teacher.
• Current, clean driver’s licence.
• Ability to use NZSL and listening/spoken language practices for DHH learners.
• Experience with early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Aufgaben

• Work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in mainstream and specialist schools.
• Engage with your caseload, maintain records, and liaise with families/whānau.
• Support participation and success in education and life outcomes.
• Collaborate with school staff and teams to achieve objectives.

Kenntnisse

Deaf education experience

NZSL proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Driving license

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

NZ Registered Teacher

Jobbeschreibung

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

• We are seeking an engaging, innovative teacher who has strong communication skills and is a collaborative team player as these skills will be needed in all you do.


• You will be required to work in mainstream schools and other specialist schools to work closely with DHH students, whānau and school staff/teams. This is a permanent, fulltime role and is based at Awapuni Primary School.


• Engaging within your assigned caseload with related record keeping and liaison with families and whanau to assist with student participation and success in their education and life outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION / NGĀ HERENGA MŌ TE MAHI

• Proven best practice and experience working with Deaf children and/or working with mainstream children.


• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or an experienced NZ registered teacher.


• Current, clean drivers' licence.


• Use of own car with mileage reimbursed (with conditions).


• You will have existing skills, or demonstrate a willingness to develop proficiency, in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and listening and spoken language practices for DHH learners.


• Recent practical experience working with the early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026