Fairburn School Auckland
Specialist Teacher – Special Education
- Full-time
- Fixed-term (2 Feb 2027 to 15 Dec 2028)
- PTSA
About the role
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.
Direct enquiries to:
Paula Passfield, Principal
- Phone09 270 1130
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Please send your CV, cover letter and contact details for two professional referees to: [email protected]
Role details
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb 2027 to 15 Dec 2028)
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Board Funded Project
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Allowances
- PTSA
- Region
- Auckland
Employer
Fairburn School
10 Pukeora Road, Otahuhu, Auckland