Specialist Teacher

Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greerton Village School – Te Kura o Maarawaewae in the Bay of Plenty region seeks an experienced Specialist Teacher to support students with High and Very High ORS funding within a mainstream setting.

You will work with classroom staff to design personalised programmes, provide expert guidance, and promote inclusive practice to ensure learning pathways are meaningful and strengths-based across tamariki.

Qualifications

• Qualified Certificated teacher with current NZ registration.
• Experience supporting students with ORS-funded programmes.
• Ability to design needs-based learning pathways.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement personalised programmes using the expanded curriculum.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and teacher assistants to support learners.
• Provide expert guidance and build capability across the team.
• Champion inclusive practice and engage with whānau and external agencies.
• Utilise AAC and visual supports to aid learning.

Skills

Inclusive practice

AAC

Visual supports

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Specialist Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate specialist teacher to support students with High and Very High ORS funding within our mainstream environment. This role is central to ensuring our tamariki receive high-quality, needs-based support that enables them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful applicant will work alongside classroom teachers and teacher assistants to design and implement personalised programmes using the expanded curriculum, provide expert guidance, and build capability across the team. You will champion inclusive practice, collaborate closely with whānau and external agencies, and ensure each child’s learning pathway is responsive, meaningful, and grounded in their strengths. A strength in using AAC and Visual is an advantage.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our learners and to contribute to a supportive, skilled, and forward-thinking team.

Physical address:
151 Greerton Road, Greerton, Tauranga