Kōwhai School · Hawke's Bay
Specialist Education Teacher
Full time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Kōwhai School in Hastings is seeking a full-time, permanent specialist education teacher for ākonga aged 5 to 21 with high and complex learning needs. The role involves leading a small class, creating individual learning plans, and working with teacher aides, therapists, families and whānau. Beginning teachers and mainstream teachers are welcome; SDA applies and the start date is not stated.
- Small classes with dedicated teacher aides
- Individualised learning and communication programmes
- Multidisciplinary therapy team collaboration
- Professional development in AAC and behaviour support
Closes 11 Oct 2026
Applications close 11 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- SDA
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate, adaptable, and empathetic educator looking to make a meaningful difference every single day? Kōwhai Specialist School is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher to join our supportive team. Based in Hastings, we provide tailored, high-quality education and…”
The school
Kōwhai School
- Type
- Specialist School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 130
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 407 Hastings St South, Akina, Hastings