Resource Teacher of the Deaf - Nelson

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand; Tasman; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand is seeking an engaging, innovative teacher to work across mainstream and specialist schools with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Salisbury School. This permanent, full-time role requires strong communication, collaboration with whānau and school staff, and a commitment to best practice in NZSL and listening and spoken language for DHH learners.

You will manage an assigned caseload, maintain related records, and support student participation and life

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your assigned caseload and maintain related records.
• Liaise with families and whānau to support student participation and life outcomes.
• Work across mainstream and specialist schools with DHH students.
• Demonstrate best practices for Deaf children and/or learners in mainstream settings.

Job description

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 Salisbury 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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