Hillcrest High School · Waikato
Head of Department - Physical Assistance Centre (PAC)
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Hillcrest High School in Waikato is seeking an experienced leader for its Physical Assistance Centre, supporting Years 7–15 students with needs including hearing impairment and severe physical disability. This permanent, full-time role leads a teacher and teacher aide team, coordinates Individual Education Plans, supports inclusion and transitions, and carries 2PMU and 1PMMA allowances.
- Physical Assistance Centre leadership role
- Supports hearing and physical disabilities
- Coordinates Individual Education Plans
- 2PMU and 1PMMA allowances
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Lead the Physical Assistance Centre at a secondary school for Years 7–15, supporting learners with needs ranging from hearing impairment to severe physical disability. This is a full-time, permanent position leading one teacher and a team of teacher aides, with responsibility for specialist teaching and inclusion in mainstream classes. Duties include coordinating Individual Education Plans, transitions, resources, budgets and external partnerships; the role carries 2PMU and 1PMMA.
What they’re looking for
- Experience supporting learners with physical disabilities and complex needs
- Leadership experience in specialist education
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching and student transitions
- Calm judgement in challenging situations
- Experience coordinating and reviewing Individual Education Plans
- Resource, budget and external-agency coordination skills
About the school
Hillcrest High School is a Years 7–15 secondary wharekura in Waikato.
How to apply
Email the application form, CV and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English, Mathematics and statistics
- Allowances
- 2PMU, 1PMMA
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an experienced and committed leader to head our well-established Physical Assistance Centre (PAC), supporting students with a wide range of needs, from hearing impairment through to severe physical disability. Our PAC plays a vital role in ensuring…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,795
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 141 Masters Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton
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