Specialist Teacher – Special Education

Fairburn School; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairburn School in Auckland's Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area is seeking a dedicated specialist teacher to lead our specialised learning space for students with special education needs. You will design IEP-aligned programmes grounded in Te Whāriki and the NZ Expanded Curriculum, and work collaboratively with staff to support inclusive learning.

You will guide learning assistants, coordinate with the SENCO, and provide flexible afternoon small-group support or release coverage, helping families stay engaged

Qualifications

• Hold a current NZ teacher registration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and early childhood practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specialist classroom for students with special education needs.
• Design IEP-aligned programmes grounded in Te Whāriki and the NZ Expanded Curriculum.
• Guide assigned learning assistants.
• Facilitate daily mainstream class transitions.
• Share learning stories with whānau.
• Collaborate with the SENCO.
• Provide flexible afternoon small-group support or release coverage.

Job description

Fairburn School is looking for a dedicated and collaborative specialist teacher to lead our specialised learning space for students with special education needs. This is a board-funded initiative, focused on providing tailored learning support and fostering inclusive educational opportunities.

The successful applicant will lead the specialist classroom and design IEP-aligned programmes grounded in Te Whāriki and the NZ Expanded Curriculum. Key duties include guiding assigned learning assistants, facilitating daily mainstream class transitions, sharing learning stories with whānau, collaborating with the SENCO, and providing flexible afternoon small-group support or release coverage.

If you hold a current NZ teacher registration, demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and early childhood practices, and enjoy working collaboratively, we welcome your application.