Special Education Teacher – Inclusive, Multidisciplinary Team

Patricia Avenue School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning opportunities

Leadership roles with management units

Job summary

Patricia Avenue School in New Zealand seeks two dedicated teachers for years 1–8 at a progressive, inclusive special school. Start date is the 2027 school year, with some flexibility for a start in term 4 this year.

Applicants must have NZ registration and the right to work in NZ, with a strong focus on collaboration with whānau and specialists. The role offers opportunities across base, satellite, and itinerant settings, leadership pathways with management-unit remuneration, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate are required.
• Relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience in special education or willingness to undertake professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored learning programmes alongside whānau and specialists.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

Skills

Special education

Inclusive practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Patricia Avenue School in New Zealand seeks two dedicated teachers for years 1–8 at a progressive, inclusive special school. Start date is the 2027 school year, with some flexibility for a start in term 4 this year.

Applicants must have NZ registration and the right to work in NZ, with a strong focus on collaboration with whānau and specialists. The role offers opportunities across base, satellite, and itinerant settings, leadership pathways with management-unit remuneration, and ongoing