Structured Literacy Lead and Learning Support Coordinator

Ridgeview School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview School in Paremoremo, Auckland, seeks a Structured Literacy Lead and Learning Support Coordinator to drive structured literacy across Years 1–6. The role is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities across morning literacy blocks and school-wide programs.

You will plan, assess, model practice, lead professional learning, and coordinate a 0.2 Learning Support Coordinator allocation, working with teachers, whānau and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Structured literacy knowledge and training.
• Experience leading staff development and professional learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships across Years 1–6.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured literacy across Years 1–6 each morning (9:00–12:35).
• Plan and oversee the school-wide, evidence-informed literacy programme.
• Use assessment data to provide targeted teaching and feedback.
• Model effective practice and facilitate collaborative planning with staff.
• Lead professional learning for staff and workshops for whānau.
• Coordinate 0.2 Learning Support Coordinator allocation and support learners with additional needs.
• Work with teachers, whānau and external agencies; monitor interventions.
• Support referrals, attend learning support meetings and contribute to school-wide improvement.
• Lead the school when the principal is off-site; flexible to responsibilities.

Skills

Structured literacy leadership

Collaborative planning

Assessment data use

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Structured Literacy Lead and Learning Support Coordinator

Full time, Permanent

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

Full-time, permanent position One fixed-term management unit attached for 2027

Ridgeview School seeks a teacher to lead structured literacy across our collaborative Year 1–6 school in semi-rural Paremoremo, Auckland.

In 2027, we expect three learning groups: Years 1–2, Years 3–4 and Years 5–6. Our largest group currently has 14 students.

The successful applicant will teach structured literacy across all three groups each morning, from 9:00am–12:35pm. They will plan and oversee our school-wide, evidence-informed programme; use assessment data to provide targeted teaching; model effective practice; facilitate collaborative planning; provide opportunities for teacher observation; and lead professional learning for staff and workshops for whānau.

A 0.2 Learning Support Coordinator allocation forms part of the position. Responsibilities include coordinating support for learners with additional needs; working with teachers, teacher aides, whānau and external agencies; supporting referrals and individual plans; monitoring interventions; and attending learning support meetings.

The successful applicant will work closely with the principal, contribute to school-wide improvement and manage the school when the principal is off-site. Leadership experience is an advantage, but applicants with leadership aspirations are encouraged.

We seek someone with structured literacy knowledge, training and experience who can build positive relationships and confidently teach and manage learners across Years 1–6.

Flexibility is essential in our small-school environment. At times, the successful applicant may cover a class, undertake an additional duty or step into a leadership role.

Our vision is Creating Confident, Connected, Lifelong Learners. School visits are strongly encouraged so applicants can understand our unique setting and collaborative culture.

Position begins Term 1, 2027.