Shotover Primary School Otago

Specialist Teacher

Are you a champion for inclusive education? Do you believe that every child deserves a "Climate of Possibility"?

Shotover Primary School is looking for a dedicated specialist teacher to join our team for a fixed-term, full-time role. We need someone who doesn't just teach, but advocates, adapts, and empowers our neurodiverse learners to shine.

The role

This isn't your standard classroom position. As a specialist teacher, you will be the bridge between potential and achievement for students with a range of neurodiverse needs. You’ll be working across the school to ensure that "inclusive education" is a lived reality, not just a buzzword.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We want someone who looks at a challenge and sees an opportunity. You’ll thrive here if you:

• Lead with empathy: You understand that behaviour is communication and you lead with understanding.
• Have experience with neurodiverse children: You have proven experience working with children with diverse learning profiles and know how to unlock their best selves.
• Are a collaborative navigator: You excel at working within the wider learning support system, seamlessly collaborating with OTs, SLTs, whānau, and fellow mentors to ensure every child has a cohesive support network
• Are adaptable and flexible: You can pivot your approach and are able to look at the ‘big picture.’
• Know the system: You have a solid awareness of the wider learning support system and how to navigate it to get the best results for students.

Why Shotover?

At Shotover Primary, we:

• Prioritise people: We care about your potential and your passion for growth.
• Support growth: We invest heavily in your professional learning.
• Value culture: We love real coffee, we aren't afraid to make mistakes, and we figure out how to fix things instead of finding who to blame.