Ngaruawahia High School · Waikato
Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Ngaruawahia High School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent SENCO for its Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura. Starting in Term 1 2027, the role leads whole-school learning support, with responsibility for diverse and neurodivergent learners, and includes teaching duties. Applicants should outline their teaching expertise; the position carries 2PMU and 1PMMA.
- Term 1 2027 start
- Teaching component included
- Leadership of learning support department
- 2PMU and 1PMMA allowances
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent SENCO role in a Years 7–15 secondary school, beginning Term 1 2027. The role leads the learning support department, develops and manages school-wide support systems, and includes classroom teaching. The position carries 2PMU and 1PMMA.
What they’re looking for
- Highly organised learning support leader
- Experience designing and managing school-wide support systems
- Understanding of diverse and neurodivergent learning needs
- Teaching expertise, stated in the cover letter
- Ability to lead a learning support department
About the school
Ngaruawahia High School is a small rural wharekura in the heart of Tainui and Kiingitanga. It aims to support diversity, reduce barriers to learning, and help rangatahi succeed.
How to apply
Email a cover letter, completed application form and CV by 13 November 2026. Include your teaching areas of expertise in the cover letter.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2PMU, 1PMMA.
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ngaruawahia High School is a small rural school in the heart of Tainui and Kiingitanga. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated and barriers to learning are removed so that all rangatahi can thrive. We…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 348
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 56 Kent Street, Ngaruawahia
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