Special Education Teacher

Note: While Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicants with the visa process. Please do not apply if you do require visa support.

E pā ana ki a tatou |About us

We are a therapeutic community and residential school inspired by the principles of Rudolf Steiner, supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities with the aim of enabling them to live as independently as possible; our mission is 'every life fully lived'.

The nature of being a teacher at Hōhepa is unique and different, in the style of how we apply our curriculum. We encourage and celebrate autonomy and diversity in classroom styles and management in response to student interests and strengths, blending academic learning with creativity and practical life skills.

At Hōhepa, our people are passionate about working alongside the people we support as they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aim to empower and support our people to live a happy and rewarding life.

Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring

This role is for an experienced registered classroom teacher, in our special school. We are guided by the frameworks of Steiner and the NZ Curriculum with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice. We are looking for a teacher who has knowledge in working with ākonga/learners with special needs.

In this role you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging varied lessons aligned with curriculum standards
• Assess monitor, and report of student progress
• Work with school and residential staff to support learning and development
• Contribute to curriculum development and leadership (as delegated)
• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment
• Support staff and ākonga/learners in positive behaviour support
• Work through principles of trauma informed practice.

What we offer?

• A supportive teaching environment, being part of an experienced team
• Small class sizes
• Strong focus on professional growth and wellbeing.

For an informal conversation about this role contact: Ruth Lively-Masters, our Principal on 0272518088

Apply promptly if you are interested: we will make a job offer as soon as the right person comes along!

As an independent school, our remuneration framework is informed by the relevant collective agreement; however, it will differ from state school salary scales. The base salary for a trained and registered teacher will be determined by qualifications and experience, with a formal salary assessment completed once the appointment is confirmed.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s bay.