Northland College · Northland
Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Northland College is seeking a full-time, permanent SENCO in Northland, working across its Years 7–15 wharekura. The role leads learning support, literacy and numeracy provision for students with diverse and neurodivergent learning needs, alongside classroom teaching. Applicants should be experienced New Zealand registered teachers with leadership experience; the position includes one permanent unit and starts 27 January 2027.
- Years 7–15 secondary wharekura setting
- Leadership of learning support department
- Teaching component included
- One permanent unit
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Lead the learning support department at Northland College, including whole-school literacy, numeracy and learning support planning. The role includes classroom teaching across Years 7–15 and is full-time, permanent, with one permanent unit. The position starts on 27 January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher with substantial classroom experience
- Leadership experience in learning support or related practice
- Knowledge of inclusive education and neurodivergent learners
- Ability to develop and review whole-school strategies
- Commitment to the school’s stated values
- Strong organisation and relationship-building skills
About the school
Northland College is a secondary wharekura for Years 7–15. Its stated values include Mana Tangata, Whanaungatanga, Kawenga Ako and Aroha.
How to apply
Email the completed application form and CV to the school administration team. Applications close on 27 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 1 Permanent Unit
- Listed
- 6 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an inspirational, passionate and highly organised Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our learning support department. The successful applicant will provide strong leadership in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of our whole school learning support, literacy…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 275
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 62 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe
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