Te Kohanga (learning support) specialist ORS teacher

Wainuiomata High School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in New Zealand is seeking a dynamic and visionary teacher to join as a Specialist ORS teacher. This full-time permanent role involves providing crucial support in the learning support faculty, making a lasting impact on student well-being and success. The ideal candidate will be a qualified NZ registered teacher with a passion for supporting students with learning needs. The position starts in Term 1, 2026, or earlier by negotiation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching community

Impact on student well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning needs.
• Advocate for student well-being and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the leader of learning.
• Work collaboratively with teacher aides.

Skills

Teaching

Student support

Holistic learning

Education

Qualified NZ registered teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Permanent

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

Wainuiomata High School is seeking a dynamic and visionary teacher to join our team as Specialist ORS teacher in our learning support faculty (Te Kohanga). This role provides pivotal support to our leader of learning and is supported by a team of experience teacher aides.

About us

Our rebuild, which was completed in May 2025, gives us modern learning spaces and with the outdoors as our ‘backyard,’ we offer a unique setting for educational excellence

Our vision is Rangatiratanga – empowering students to know their potential and be ready to contribute. We support this through our three core values:

• Ako (Care for Self)

What we offer

• A supportive and diverse teaching community focused on growth and innovation.
• Professional development opportunities that keep you at the forefront of educational change.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students\' well-being and success.

About you

• A qualified NZ registered teacher with experience in supporting students with learning needs.
• A strong advocate for student well-being, personal development, and holistic learning.

This is a full-time permanent position, starting in Term 1, 2026, or earlier by negotiation. Salary is based on the Secondary Teachers\' Collective Agreement, according to qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
60 Parkway, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt

Postal Address:
PO Box 43156, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, 5048

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