Education Gazette
Year 0-2 Classroom Teacher with ORS and LSC Responsibilities
Pirinoa School · Wellington
About the role
Pirinoa School is a welcoming, vibrant rural primary school nestled in the heart of South Wairarapa. We take pride in our strong community ties, inclusive culture, and commitment to providing high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and adaptable teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year. This unique role combines junior classroom teaching with specialized learning support coordination:
- Junior classroom teaching (Year 0–2): Leading a supportive, engaging classroom environment tailored to the developmental needs of our youngest learners.
- ORS and Learning Support Coordination (LSC): Overseeing and supporting students receiving Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding and managing Learning Support Coordinator duties to ensure inclusive education across the school.
Key requirements and skills
- Strong knowledge of early structured literacy and structured numeracy, with a passion for junior school teaching.
- Demonstrated experience in working with diverse learners, creating Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and collaborating with learning assistants, specialists, and whānau.
- High level of organizational skills to manage dual responsibilities effectively.
- Experienced teacher with current Teaching Council NZ registration and practicing certificate.
- A commitment to culturally responsive practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Direct enquiries to:
Toby Funnell, Principal
- Phone
- 06 307 7829
- [email protected]
How to apply
Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in junior teaching and special education support, and the contact details of two professional referees to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1Ur
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- 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 cover
- 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
- Wellington
About Pirinoa School
2782 Lake Ferry Road
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Reference 1HB1Ur · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1Ur
