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Learning Support Coordinator

Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School · Canterbury

Full-timeFixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

About the role

We're looking for someone who is/has:

  • NZ teacher registration with a current practising certificate.
  • Experience in learning support, inclusive education and differentiated teaching, including knowledge of learning support assessment, and intervention strategies.
  • Proven experience in supporting and including ākonga/students with learning support needs within the classroom setting.
  • A commitment to providing culturally responsive support that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Skills in coaching (in a mana enhancing way) and the ability to utilise staff strengths.
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues and whānau.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with ākonga/students, staff, parents, whānau, and the wider community.
  • Empathy, integrity, and a disposition to be an advocate for students.
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

And ideally someone who has:

  • Postgraduate study or PLD in specialist teaching or learning support.
  • Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga, and Pacific cultures and languages.

More about the role

  • LSC JOB D · PDF, 92 KBLSC JOB D (LSC JOB D.pdf)OpenDownload

Direct enquiries to:

Sally Ormandy, Principal

How to apply

Email your CV, with at least three referees and cover letter to: [email protected]

Reference 1HB1SR

Role details

Role
Learning support coordinator (LSC)
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, fixed-term
Dates
28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028
Reason for fixed-term position
Maternity Leave
Incentives and allowances
None listed
Learning areas
English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Region
Canterbury

About Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School

Ford Road, Opawa

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Reference 1HB1SR · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1SR