Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Auckland

Learning Support Coordinator

Learning Support Co-ordinators (LSCS) play a vital role in supporting ākonga with learning and wellbeing needs in Māori-medium education. They build strong relationships with kaiako, whānau, and support services to ensure every ākonga can thrive in Rumaki level 1 and 2 settings.

This position:
• is a new position, part of Māori support funding;
• is a fixed term, MOE contract – initial funding through to June 2027, with expected provision for funding beyond that;
• includes an allowance for PLD and programme materials.

Learning support coordinators (LSCs):
• are experienced, registered teachers with a current full practising certificate;
• have a background in supporting learners in Rumaki level 1 and 2 settings; 
• have a level of competency and fluency in te reo Māori.

A job description is available upon request.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and hold a current Practising Certificate or hold a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) from the Teachers Council of Aotearoa New Zealand https://teachingcouncil.nz/

Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is engaged in a journey of Mana Ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori.

Our kura has a long history of success for Ākonga Māori both within and outside the classroom.

Mission statement
Kia ngākau whakaawe ngā ākonga me ngā kaimahi katoa ki te kaimānawatanga o te ako, me te ruku tuhura i te hīmate ki te whakawhānake i ō te tangata pūkenga. Mā konei e tika ai te ngākau tapatahi, ka hangaia he hapori tika, toitū te iho me te aho a te kaupapa kura i tēnei rautau rua tekau mā tahi