Specialist Teacher - Learning Support

Rolleston College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston College in Canterbury invites applications for a Secondary Certificated Teacher to join the school learning support team, commencing 28 January 2027. The role covers English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori and The arts.

You will work with classroom teachers to meet learning needs, foster a learner-centred education, and contribute to AKO collaborative practice and whānau mentoring.

Qualifications

• Specialist teaching role across multiple subjects.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner-centred education.
• Experience with ORS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NZ Curriculum Level 1 for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers to meet learners' needs.
• Mentor and academically counsel students within the whānau system.
• Contribute to collaborative AKO practices in the curriculum.

Skills

Specialist teacher

Equity & inclusion

Restorative practice

Mentoring & academic counselling

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are looking for a specialist teacher who is able to work as part of the school learning support team to support the classroom teacher's programme and to ensure the learning needs of our learners can be met in the best way possible commencing 28th January 2027.

We are looking for a kind, organised and committed teacher who can work alongside our fantastic team. This role would suit a flexible, passionate person who believes in equity and inclusion. An understanding of ORS would be an advantage. Knowledge and experience of NZ Curriculum Level 1 is expected, and an enthusiasm for working with students with diverse needs.

As a teacher you will be passionate about both academic and personal success, be able to cultivate a learning community and have a desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education.

At Rolleston College, we work to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our learners with choice and agency, while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators.

As a restorative practice school we believe strongly in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and are active in providing mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.