Education Gazette
Learning Support Coordinator
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School · Canterbury
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
Direct enquiries to:
Sally Ormandy, Principal
- Phone
- 03 332 6374
- [email protected]
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
