Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Permanent - Term 2

At Rangitoto College, we have an ambitious vision for outstanding educational outcomes for our students. The foundations of this vision are in developing genuine expertise in teaching and classroom practice, honing optimal conditions for learning, and providing a powerful and empowering curriculum. We offer both the NCEA and IB Diploma.

The position of SENCO at Rangitoto College is a new and exciting opportunity to thrive in a supportive, inclusive and dynamic environment. You will have high expectations of yourself and an appetite for challenge and for continuing to develop. 

The SENCO will work closely with the HOD Learning Support, the Learning Support Teacher, and Learning Support Workers to support students with additional needs and their whānau. The SENCO will develop and deliver teaching and learning programmes to support identified students, and will coordinate support for students within the wider school environment. 

Ideally, you will have experience in the secondary sector, and may have held a variety of roles within and beyond the school environment that demonstrate:

  • Positive working relationships with students, colleagues, whānau and support agencies

     

     

  • Excellent organisation and communication skills

     

     

  • High levels of empathy, flexibility and resilience

     

     

  • Highly effective interpersonal skills

     

     

  • Detailed knowledge of Learning Support systems and best practice

     

     

To succeed in this position you will possess the following:

 

  • Clear, calm, purposeful and timely communication with all stakeholders

     

     

  • Strong commitment to improving student achievement outcomes

     

     

  • Positive, enthusiastic, constructive and supportive of the school’s values and strategic aims

     

     

  • The ability to look for opportunities to continually improve the outcomes of the Learning Support Department.

     

     

This is a full-time permanent position. Onsite parking available, specialist facilities and staff well being supports are offered.

 

The role commences at the start of Term 2, 2025.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (CA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/. as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, between $61,329.00 - $103,086.00 per annum plus allowances of 1MU and 1MMA. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA. 

We encourage visits by appointment. Please contact pam.watson@rangitoto.school.nz

Applications close 20 February 2025

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Permanent Full-time

Job no: BDAP54335

Location: Auckland

School: Rangitoto College - 28

Closing Date: 4pm

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