Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Tamaki College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tāmaki College in Auckland is seeking an inspirational, passionate and highly organised Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our learning support department. The successful applicant will develop and drive our whole‑school learning support strategy, ensuring that neurodivergent learners are supported to thrive and reach their potential.

As the role includes teaching, NZ registered teachers with strong classroom practice and a commitment to inclusive education are encouraged to

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered teacher with strong classroom practice.
• Proven leadership capabilities and a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning support department and SENCO responsibilities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the school-wide learning support strategy.
• Support neurodivergent learners to thrive and reach their potential.

Job description

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About the role

Tāmaki College is an AIMHI school and the original Manaiakalani Secondary School, leveraging digital technologies to improve student learning.

We are seeking an inspirational, passionate, and highly organised Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our learning support department. The successful applicant will provide strong leadership in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of our whole school learning support strategy, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent learners, are supported to thrive and achieve their full potential.

As this role includes a teaching component, we are seeking an experienced, New Zealand registered teacher with strong classroom practice, proven leadership capabilities and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to our school values of Respect, Innovation, Success and Excellence (RISE), modelling these values through their leadership, relationships and everyday practice.

The position starts 25 January 2027.

Direct enquiries to:

Grace Levi, Executive Assistant to the Principal

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