Burnside High School · Canterbury
Learning Support Teacher including working with Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (Specific short-term curriculum need)Beginning teachers welcome
Burnside High School in Canterbury seeks a full-time learning support teacher for students funded through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS). This fixed-term role runs from 27 January to 14 December 2027 and includes planning programmes, monitoring progress and wellbeing, contributing to IEPs, and possibly teaching literacy, numeracy or SPEC classes. Beginning teachers may apply.
- Works with ORS-funded students
- Supports IEP planning and review
- Possible literacy, numeracy or SPEC teaching
- Full-time fixed term for 2027
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 8 Oct 2026, 10am.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time learning support teacher working with Years 7–15 students funded through ORS. Duties include planning individual programmes, tracking learning and wellbeing, contributing to IEPs, and working with classroom teachers, learning assistants, whānau and outside agencies; specialist literacy, numeracy or SPEC classes may also be included. This fixed-term role runs from 27 January to 14 December 2027 for a specific short-term curriculum need.
What they’re looking for
- Reflective, student-focused teaching practice
- Strong organisation and programme-planning skills
- Knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum levels 1 to 5
- Sensitive, confidential work with young people
- Positive relationships with students, staff and whānau
- Culturally responsive practice and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Burnside High School is a coeducational secondary school and wharekura in Canterbury. The listing describes a supportive, high-performing environment focused on professional practice, inclusion and student achievement.
How to apply
Apply through the online link provided in the listing. Applications close on 8 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 14 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of New Zealand's leading coeducational schools. Burnside High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed learning support teacher to join our learning support department, working with students funded through the Ongoing…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,744
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 151 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch
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