Vacancies
These have all now closed. Thank you for your interest.
We currently have three vacancies at school: Learning Support Coordinator 0.6 FTE, a permanent teaching position, and a fixed term teaching position for Term 1.
Learning Support Coordinator 0.6
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is a vibrant primary school guided by our SMART values and a commitment to fostering connected, engaged, and curious learners. We seek an experienced and dedicated educator for the role of Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to strengthen our culture of inclusion and ensure every ākonga | learner reaches their full potential.
The LSC will play a crucial role in delivering learning support and specialised programmes, ensuring highly effective provision that is responsive to the diverse needs of our students, with a strong focus on equity and acceleration of learning. This role will include teaching interventions and applicants can expect a large teaching component.
We are seeking a candidate whose practice reflects their strengths, values, and commitment to ongoing growth within a collaborative environment. The ideal person will possess:
Proven experience in supporting and including ākonga with learning support needs within the classroom setting.
Strong relationship-building skills with ākonga, staff, parents, whānau, and the wider community.
Expert knowledge of learning support practices, assessment, and intervention strategies.
A commitment to providing culturally responsive support that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Teaching to the North East principles.
Empathy, integrity, and a disposition to be a tireless advocate for students.
Strong communication and influencing skills to work collaboratively across the school.
If you are passionate about inclusive education and supporting every learner to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to application.
Timeline
Applications close Wednesday 5 November, 4:00pm
Shortlisted applicants notified Friday 7 November
Interviews week of Monday 10 November
Permanent and Fixed term positions
We are looking for a kaiako | teachers who is:
Structured, consistent and compassionate with tamariki and whānau from all walks of life
Professionally curious and committed to high quality teaching and learning.
Committed to Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and demonstrates strong culturally responsive practice in all aspects of their teaching and learning.
Eager to participate in the wider life of the school and contribute to our vibrant community.
Relationship-focused and willing to adopt Teaching to the North East and New Pedagogies for Deep Learning principles.
Able to bring their own interests and skills to enrich the learning experience for our students.
Permanent: This position will be in Y1 - 4. Please state your year level preference.
Fixed term: This position is for Term 1 and is covering a teacher on Study Leave
Please submit the following documents to j.bassett@somerfield.school.nz by 12pm on Friday 7 November 2025.
A cover letter addressing the job vacancy
Your C.V., including three references
The completed application form