Special Education Needs Teacher (Casual/Relief)

School Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch is seeking a casual/relief Special Education Needs teacher for our High and Complex Educational Needs unit, working with students with a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

Applicants should have experience delivering one-on-one support to diverse learners in both mainstream settings and transition programmes. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided; a high level of responsibility is expected.

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered teacher is required.
• Experience with students with diverse learning needs is essential.
• Experience in both mainstream and transition programmes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide casual/relief teaching in the High and Complex Educational Needs unit.
• Support students one-on-one and in small groups.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to support citizenship, excellence and COVE values.

Skills

One-on-one support

Diverse learning needs

Transition programmes experience

Education

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence - our COVE values.

We are seeking a casual/relief special education needs teacher in our High and Complex Educational Needs unit working with students that have a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional needs.

We are looking for applicants with experience working one on one with students with diverse learning needs both in the mainstream environment as well as in transition programmes.

This requires a high level of responsibility.

Full training will be provided, and professional development opportunities will be available to the successful applicant. This is a rewarding and challenging position joining a dedicated and experienced team of colleagues.

Must be a New Zealand registered teacher.

Applications close: Thursday 1st October 2026 - 3pm

Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.