Teacher - Richards Centre (Specialised Unit)

Papatoetoe High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Papatoetoe High School in Auckland seeks a Specialist Teacher for the Richards Centre, a unit for secondary students with physical disabilities and complex needs.

The role focuses on designing inclusive educational frameworks, with a literacy emphasis, and bridging the specialised unit with mainstream classes to empower learners to achieve national qualifications and practical life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience designing inclusive educational frameworks.
• Ability to adapt curriculum for students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with clinical specialists to optimise learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement inclusive educational frameworks with a literacy focus.
• Bridge the Richards Centre with mainstream classes to support student progression.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Therapist.

Skills

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Teacher - Richards Centre (Specialised Unit)

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

The Richards Centre is a specialist unit within Papatoetoe High School, dedicated to secondary students with physical disabilities and complex medical or cognitive needs. We are looking for a Specialist Teacher, whose purpose is to design, adapt, and implement inclusive educational frameworks, with a focus in literacy. You will bridge the gap between our specialised facility and mainstream education, working in unison with our clinical specialists (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech-Language Therapist) to optimise student mobility, communication, and independence, thereby empowering students to achieve national qualifications, build functional life skills, and transition confidently into the wider community.