Tamaki College · Auckland
Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Tāmaki College in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent SENCO to lead its learning support department across Years 7–15. The role includes teaching and begins 25 January 2027, suiting an experienced New Zealand registered teacher with strong classroom practice and leadership experience in inclusive education, including support for neurodivergent learners.
- Full-time permanent SENCO position
- Teaching component included
- Starts 25 January 2027
- Leads whole-school learning support strategy
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent SENCO role at a Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura combines teaching with leadership of the learning support department. The role involves developing, delivering and reviewing a whole-school support approach for students with varied learning needs, including neurodivergent learners. It begins on 25 January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher with substantial classroom experience
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience supporting inclusive education
- Understanding of diverse and neurodivergent learners
- Strong organisation and follow-through
- Commitment to the school’s RISE values
About the school
Tāmaki College is an AIMHI school and the original Manaiakalani secondary school. It uses digital technology to support student learning and works within the RISE values of Respect, Innovation, Success and Excellence.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and the names of two referees to the school. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Tāmaki College is an AIMHI school and the original Manaiakalani Secondary School, leveraging digital technologies to improve student learning. We are seeking an inspirational, passionate, and highly organised Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our learning support department. The…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 697
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland
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