Special Education Teacher

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast-growing Year 7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have an estimated roll of around 1400 next year and building works commencing to take the roll to 1565 in the next few years.  We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

We are seeking a dedicated teacher to join our team in Te Huinga Manuour Learning Support Unit serving students verified under the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) with high or very high needs.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within a supportive team to teach students ranging from Year 7 up to 21 years of age. The curriculum is centered on tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with a strong focus on functional life skills.

Key requirements:

• Ability to design and deliver age-appropriate life skills aligned with student IEP goals across the Year 7–21 age range.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.

A specialist qualification in Special Education / Inclusive Teaching is highly desirable.

 A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to teach using culturally responsive and relational pedagogy is essential. 

The successful applicant must be a NZ registered teacher and be willing to commit to our co-curricular programme also.