Special Education Scale A Teacher – Inspiring Learners

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

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.