Speech and Language Therapist

At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the New Zealand Education Excellence Award for Quality Teaching and Instruction, recognising our commitment to outstanding education and student outcomes.

Sommerville School is a specialist school based in Panmure with over 400 students aged 5 to 21 with complex communication, learning, physical, and behavioural needs.

You will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to assess, support, and develop communication skills for students across a range of learning environments. Watch a video about Sommerville here.

What you'll be doing:

• assessments and developing tailored speech, language, and communication plans
• providing direct intervention to learners with a range of needs and profiles
• working alongside teachers, support staff, and whānau to embed communication strategies
• building strong relationships across our school and community-based settings
• contributing your expertise within a highly collaborative, values-driven team
• enjoying flexible holiday work options and genuine work-life balance.

We are seeking an exceptional speech language therapist who will bring clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit to our multidisciplinary setting. The successful applicant will have:

• a recognised qualification in speech Language therapy
• NZSTA membership (or eligibility to register)
• a full New Zealand driver’s licence and access to a car (mileage reimbursed)
• cultural responsiveness, curiosity, and kindness
• experience with AAC or dysphagia is a bonus, but not a must.

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload while working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and support professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

We offer:

• ongoing professional development in neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• clinical supervision (internal and external)
• support from a passionate, multi-disciplinary team
• employment under the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement

• opportunities to make a lasting impact on students, whānau, and the wider community.

We may appoint someone prior to the deadline so get your CV in now!