Speech and Language Therapist

At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the NZ 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.

This is a fixed term role (Jan - Dec 2027)you'll 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/developing tailored speech, language, and communication plans
• providing direct intervention to learners with a range of needs/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.

Are you an exceptional speech language therapist who can 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 NZ 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:

• professional development in neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• clinical supervision (internal/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!