Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Northland College; Northland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland College invites applications for a Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our learning support, literacy and numeracy initiatives. The role combines leadership with teaching responsibilities and a strong commitment to inclusive education in a New Zealand school context.

The successful candidate will drive strategies to support diverse learners, including neurodivergent students, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences aligned with school values and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with strong classroom practice.
• Leadership capabilities and commitment to inclusive education.
• Experience in learning support and literacy/numeracy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning support department and oversee program delivery.
• Develop, implement and evaluate whole-school learning support, literacy and numeracy strategies.
• Support students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent learners, to thrive.
• Provide leadership and professional learning for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Inclusive education

Organisational skills

Education

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an inspirational, passionate and highly organised Special 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, literacy and numeracy strategies, 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 Mana Tangata, Whanaungatanga, Kawenga Ako and Aroha, modelling these through their leadership, relationships and everyday practice.

Learning areas

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