RTLB Cluster 39 – Balclutha Based

Due to a team retirement we are looking for a skilled and experienced teacher/RTLB to join our South Otago team.

The successful applicant will be New Zealand registered teacher, with a current practising certificate, who has excellent knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and recent experience in supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments. The ability to follow established processes and work collaboratively with both colleagues and other professionals through the learning support delivery model is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers or middle leaders who are looking to become RTLB.  There will be considerable PLD opportunities as a part of our CORTLB team.

A ‘clean’ full driver’s licence and use of your own car to drive between schools is required.  Cluster car/s are also available.

This position begins as soon as possible after 28 January 2027 and will be based in Balclutha. The position will service the greater Balclutha and South Otago regions.

Desirable experience and dispositions include a combination of:

• Highly collaborative and able to work closely with colleagues.
• Successful and recent experience working with both mokopuna in classrooms and coaching and mentoring adults.
• Practical understanding of targeted and tailored supports, and best practices in literacy and numeracy at the Year 2 to 8 levels.  Other curriculum expertise and experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and how to facilitate an effective team to support neurodiverse learners in inclusive classrooms.
• In depth, successful, primary teaching experience. 
• Confidence and competence in the use of te reo and tikanga Māori that support mokopuna and whānau-centered practices in schools.
• Knowledge of practical strategies to engage Pacific learners and their families
• Personal organisational and digital fluency skills.