Specialist classroom teacher - commencing 2027

Specialist classroom teacher - commencing 2027 Full time, Permanent Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Are you a passionate, innovative teacher who believes every learner can achieve, belong and thrive? Maitai Specialist School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Classroom Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled teachers, teacher aides, therapists and whānau to provide rich, meaningful learning experiences for students with complex learning needs. At Maitai, relationships come first. We know our students well, celebrate their strengths and work collaboratively to ensure every learner has the opportunity to make progress, develop independence and experience success. We are looking for a teacher who: Has a genuine passion for working with students with diverse and complex learning needs Builds strong, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues Is committed to inclusive practice and believes in high expectations for every learner Can create engaging, purposeful and differentiated learning programmes Values collaboration and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team Is reflective, adaptable, solution-focused and willing to learn Has an understanding of, or interest in developing their practice in, UDL, structured literacy, mathematics and communication Is committed to culturally responsive practice and supporting our students to connect with Te Ao Māori Can bring energy, creativity and a sense of humour to their teaching! Maitai Specialist School is a progressive specialist school serving students across the Nelson/Tasman region. We are continuing to grow and develop, including new learning environments and satellite provision across the region. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where professional learning is valued and staff are encouraged to develop their practice. Our teachers work closely with teacher aides and our therapy team, including speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists, to ensure our students receive a holistic approach to learning and wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr