Special Education Teacher
Sommerville Special School
New Zealand
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 14 October 2019 or by negotiation
- Apply by:
- 21 August 2019
Job overview
Sommerville School in Auckland caters for students with significant intellectual disabilities ages 5-21. They are the largest special school in New Zealand with 40 classrooms over 13 sites, including 11 in host schools and two more in development along with a rebuild project on the main campus site.
This East Auckland special school caters for a diverse range of students with significant intellectual disabilities ages 5- 21 years. The school consists of 40 classrooms over 13 sites including 11 attached to main stream primary and secondary schools. In 2020 the school will enjoy a significant and state of the art rebuild programme on its current site.
The Base school requires enthusiastic, registered teachers, pre-school, primary or secondary Special needs teachers, to join a team of professional colleagues to support students to develop the skills they need to be effective communicators and become as independent as possible throughout their lives. This includes a community living / learning centre for 18- 21-year olds, several classes to cater for students who have significant medical challenges and classes for those with challenging behaviours.
Ideally you will be an experienced Special needs teacher, although the school is open to mainstream teachers who have a passion for enriching the lives of students with differing educational needs. Working collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and teacher aides, you will need a sense of humour and enjoy developing supportive relationships with parents and students.
There is access to relevant professional development so just bring your passion and energy and desire to make a difference to our students. Commencement date is negotiable You may be eligible for a $5000 overseas relocation grant from the Ministry of Education if you take up a teaching position in New Zealand. Now is a great time to come and teach in Aotearoa!
You may be eligible for a $5000 overseas relocation grant from the Ministry of Education if you take up a teaching position in New Zealand. Now is a great time to come and teach in Aotearoa!
To apply or request more information EITHER hit “APPLY NOW” (you will be required to upload your CV) OR send your CV to careteam@edperson.co.nz, quoting reference # 23919.
About Sommerville Special School
- Sommerville Special School
- 7A Benghazi Road, Panmure
- Auckland
- 1072
- New Zealand
Welcome to Sommerville
Nau mai, haere mai
Ko Belinda ahau
He tumuaki no te kura o Sommerville
Ko Maungarei te maunga
Ko wai-o-Taiki te awa
Ko Ngati Paoa te mana whenua
Sommerville is not just an educational facility, but an ‘approach’ that meets the needs of a group of very special students.
At Sommerville, our learners can expect to be supported in their personal, social, emotional and educational growth by participating in personalised learning programmes. Our parents and whānau can expect to be listened to, be included in their child’s journey, enjoy opportunities to celebrate their child’s successes and feel connected to our wider Sommerville community. Our Sommerville staff can expect to have the support, professional development and resources they need to be effective practitioners in our unique environment.
In consultation with our Sommerville community, we have chosen our vision ‘Together, learning to live our best lives’ to represent what we aspire to achieve for our learners, whānau and staff.
No reira tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna tatou katoa
https://www.sommerville.school.nz/
Belinda Johnston
Tumuaki-Principal
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