Patricia Avenue School · Waikato
Speech & Language Therapist
Other education organisationFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Overseas teachers welcome
Patricia Avenue School in Hamilton seeks a speech-language therapist for students aged 5–21 with diverse and complex learning needs. This full-time, fixed-term position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with part-time options considered, and offers professional supervision, onsite training and NZSTA membership reimbursement. Applicants need NZ training or NZSTA approval and valid work eligibility.
- Students aged 5–21
- NZSTA membership reimbursed
- Onsite training and professional supervision
- Special Duties Allowance
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time speech-language therapist role for the 2027 school year, working with students aged 5–21 who have complex learning needs. The fixed-term appointment runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with part-time arrangements also considered. The role includes a Special Duties Allowance, NZSTA membership reimbursement, training and professional supervision.
What they’re looking for
- NZ-trained speech-language therapist
- Overseas-trained therapist with NZSTA approval or endorsement
- NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa
- Availability from late January 2027
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
About the school
Patricia Avenue School is a specialist school in Hamilton supporting students with diverse and complex learning needs. Its multidisciplinary therapy team includes speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists.
How to apply
Email the school to request an application pack in the first instance. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Other education organisation
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Allowances
- Special Duties Allowance
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are a Hamilton Specialist School dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for students aged 5–21 years with diverse and complex learning needs. Our vibrant, multidisciplinary therapy team includes speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists — and we’d love you…”
The school
- Type
- Specialist School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 209
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 20 Patricia Avenue, Hamilton East, Hamilton
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