Waitaha School · Canterbury
2 Lead Teachers
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Waitaha School in Canterbury is appointing two full-time, permanent lead teachers to work with young people with disabilities across base classes or satellite programmes. The middle leadership roles include two permanent management units and a Special Duties Allowance, with no start date provided. Specialist education experience is not required; the school seeks compassionate, resilient leaders.
- Two permanent management units
- Special Duties Allowance available
- Base or satellite programmes
- Specialist experience not essential
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Two full-time, permanent lead teacher positions are available at Waitaha Specialist School, working with young people with disabilities. You will lead a class team at the base school or in a satellite programme and join the Kaiwhatu middle leadership team. The roles include two permanent MUs and a Special Duties Allowance; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Leadership experience in a class team or education setting
- Compassionate and constructive leadership
- Resilience in specialist education environments
- A positive approach to working with young people with disabilities
- Special education experience, while not essential
About the school
Waitaha School is a specialist kura tuatahi serving Years 1–8 learners in Canterbury. It supports young people with disabilities and provides leadership development within a specialist school setting.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school by 6 November 2026. The listing does not identify a contact person by role.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2 permanent MUs, Special Duties Allowance
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Waitaha Specialist School is seeking two lead teachers who are passionate and commited to joining our school team, working with young people with disabilities. While prior experience in special education is not essential, a positive attitude, compassionate leadership and resilience…”
The school
- Type
- Specialist School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 127
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 12 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston
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