Fairburn School · Auckland
Specialist Teacher – Special Education
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb 2027 to 15 Dec 2028)
Fairburn School in Auckland is seeking a full-time specialist teacher for its learning space supporting students with special education needs. This fixed-term role runs from 2 February 2027 to 15 December 2028 and involves developing IEP-aligned programmes, guiding learning assistants, supporting transitions into mainstream classes, sharing learning with whānau, and working with the SENCO.
- Board-funded specialist learning initiative
- Te Whāriki and NZ Expanded Curriculum
- Includes PTSA allowance
- Current NZ teacher registration required
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Lead a specialist classroom supporting students with special education needs across Years 1–8. Develop individual learning programmes, support transitions into mainstream classes, work with learning assistants and whānau, and provide afternoon small-group teaching or release cover. This is a full-time, fixed-term role from 2 February 2027 to 15 December 2028, with a PTSA allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher registration
- Experience designing individual learning programmes
- Commitment to inclusive education
- Understanding of early childhood practices
- Ability to work with learning assistants, whānau and the SENCO
About the school
Fairburn School is an Auckland primary and intermediate school for students in Years 1–8. The role is part of a board-funded initiative supporting inclusive education.
How to apply
Send a CV, cover letter and contact details for two professional referees to the principal through the school's advertised application email. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 2 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 15 Dec 2028
- Allowances
- PTSA
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Fairburn School is looking for a dedicated and collaborative specialist teacher to lead our specialised learning space for students with special education needs. This is a board-funded initiative, focused on providing tailored learning support and fostering inclusive educational opportunities. The…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 448
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 10 Pukeora Road, Otahuhu, Auckland
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