Head of Faculty | He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners)

Are you an innovative, empathetic, and future-focused educational leader passionate about equity and inclusion? Fraser High School is seeking an exceptional Head of Faculty | He Kaakano (Supported and Diverse Learners) to champion our commitment to aakonga with special, diverse, and additional learning needs.

In this vital leadership role, you will guide the strategic direction and operational delivery of our learning support programmes. You will lead and mentor a dedicated, multidisciplinary team—including our SENCO, Learning Support Coordinators (LSC), ESOL staff, TICs, and learning assistants.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic and professional leadership: Design and implement culturally responsive, inclusive learning support systems aligned with our school’s strategic goals.
• Teaching and learning excellence: Oversee curriculum adaptations, Special Assessment Conditions (SAC), and co-constructed IEPs alongside aakonga and whaanau.
• Capability building: Coach and upskill teaching and support staff across the school to strengthen inclusive classroom practices.
• Resource management: Transparently allocate SEG funding, teacher aide hours, and external resourcing across ORS, GATE, and neurodiverse learning registers.
  Collaborative partnerships: Foster strong, trust-based relationships with whaanau, mana i te whenua, and external support agencies (MOE, RTLB, Oranga Tamariki, Whaikaha, BLENNZ) to ensure smooth learning pathways and transition planning.

You bring proven leadership in inclusive education, deep knowledge of diverse learning needs, and strong data-informed decision-making. Grounded in warm and demanding relationships, you embody our LEAD values: learn with purpose, engage with pride, act with respect, and dare to succeed.

Join us in creating a safe, empowering environment where every learner thrives. Experience in Gifted and Talented and/or ESOL will be advantageous.

Applicants must be well versed in the NZC, have current NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Start date 28 January 2027.