Specialist ORS Teacher

Tauhara College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Tauhara College in Taupō seeks a passionate, relational specialist teacher to lead and implement tailored learning programmes for ORS-funded students. You will design personalized learning pathways promoting academic progress and personal growth, collaborating with a supportive team.

Applications welcome from both primary and secondary-trained teachers. This fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTTE) role runs 28 Jan to 2 Jul 2027 and is maternity-cover.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Teaching Registration.
• Experience with Learning Support for ORS-funded students.
• Familiarity with neurodiversity and inclusive pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with whānau and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and relational classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Bicultural commitment and active contribution to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Collaborative curriculum delivery with Leaders, Specialist Teachers, Learning Assistants and whānau.
• Inclusive environment: safe, structured learning space tailored to learner needs.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback for growth.
• Stay current with educational trends and best practices.

Education

New Zealand Teaching Registration

Job description

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About the role

About us

Tauhara College is committed to fostering an inclusive, learning-focused environment where every student is supported to thrive. Located in beautiful Taupō, we provide a holistic education that prepares our young people for lifelong success in their adult worlds.

We pride ourselves on an inspiring, collaborative culture where educators work together to help students be the best they can be.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and relational specialist teacher to lead and implement tailored learning programmes for students receiving funding through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS).

Working closely with a supportive team, you will design and deliver personalized learning pathways that promote both academic progress and personal growth.

We welcome applications from both primary and secondary-trained teachers.

Key responsibilities

• Bicultural commitment: Actively contribute to the school’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Collaborative curriculum delivery: Develop and deliver engaging learning programmes in collaboration with Leaders, Specialist Teachers, Learning Assistants, and Whānau.
• Inclusive environment: Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning space tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assessment and growth: Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Professional growth: Stay current with educational trends and best practices.

Key qualifications and attributes

• Current New Zealand Teaching Registration.
• Background or experience in Learning Support working with ORS-funded students.
• Familiarity with neurodiversity and inclusive pedagogy.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build strong partnerships with whānau and colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational skills paired with a relational classroom management style.

Position Part-time (0.6 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan to 2 Jul 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Maternity Cover

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