Scale A Teacher

Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Duties Allowance (SDA)

Job summary

Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua seeks a Certificated teacher to join our team for January 2027 start. The school provides specialist education for learners aged 5-21 with ORS High and Very High needs, prioritising wellbeing, mana and whanau aspirations.

Applicants should be NZ registered with current practising certificate and able to work in NZ. Experience in specialist education is welcomed though not essential; a passion for inclusive practice is key.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Legally entitled to work in NZ with valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• be a positive, flexible and collaborative team member
• build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues
• have a genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse learners
• be committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• work collaboratively with teacher aides, therapists and other professionals
• have strong behaviour management skills and uses positive, evidence-based approaches
• be able to support students personal care needs, including toileting and feeding where required
• demonstrate creativity, patience, resilience and a great sense of humour
• uphold the values and kaupapa of our kura

Skills

Collaborative team member

Behaviour management

Neurodiverse learner support

Culturally responsive practice

Work with aides, therapists

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed scale A teacher to join our incredible team. Start date January 2027.

Our kura provides specialist education for students aged 5-21 with ORS High and Very High needs. We value inclusive, strengths-based practice and place the wellbeing, mana and aspirations of our ākonga and their whānau at the heart of everything we do.

Experience in specialist education is welcomed but is not essential. We warmly encourage applications from teachers currently working in mainstream settings who have a passion for special education.

The successful applicant will:

• be a positive, flexible and collaborative team member;
• build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues;
• have a genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse learners;
• be committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practice;
• work collaboratively with teacher aides, therapists and other professionals;
• have strong behaviour management skills and uses positive, evidence-based approaches
• be able to support students personal care needs, including toileting and feeding where required.
• demonstrate creativity, patience, resilience and a great sense of humour; and
• uphold the values and kaupapa of our kura.

Applicant must be a NZ registered teacher with a current practising certificate. They must also be legally entitled to work in NZ and hold a current and valid New Zealand work visa.

• Special Duties Allowance (SDA) for teaching in a Specialist School.

Rotorua is a wonderful place to build both a career and a life. Surrounded by beautiful lakes, world-renowned forests and geothermal wonders. Rotorua offers an outstanding lifestyle. Whether you enjoy mountain biking, walking, water sports, outdoor adventures, whānau activities or simply being part of a welcoming community, Rotorua has something special to offer.

If you are ready for a deeply meaningful teaching opportunity where your mahi will be valued and every achievement is celebrated, we would love to hear from you.