An applicant for the following position at Onehunga Primary School has named you as a confidential referee to support their application for the following position.
Learning Support Leader (SENCO) & Scale A Teacher - Permanent Position
Our diverse, multicultural and growing school is set in the heart of Onehunga. We are seeking highly effective, passionate and genuinely caring educators to join our community of learners in 2026.
This full time role will involve a combination of days released as our Learning Support Leader (similar to SENCO), and working with groups to support learning, and 1-2 days a week releasing teachers for Leadership and CRT time. The successful applicant will work with a Learning Support Co-Ordinator (LSC), and be supported by one of our Deputy Principals.
Our staff work collaboratively in Learning Communities to provide the best possible learning experiences for our ākonga through our Onehunga Primary School ‘EPIC’ approach to learning - Emotional environment, Physical environment and Intellectually Challenging environments.
The majority of our school work and learn within an architectural award winning new building, with just one Learning Community in existing classrooms.
2026 will be the third year of our whole school approach to Structured Literacy with ongoing professional learning supported by an external facilitator.
As a growing school we offer opportunities for future professional growth and leadership.
We would love to hear from you if you:
Can build strong responsive relationships with children and their whānau
Have sound understanding of the NZ Curriculum and high expectations for all ākonga
Are excited about working collaboratively with your colleagues in a learning community
Have a great sense of humor and love to learn
Application details:
For application information, please visit our website Currently Advertised Positions at OPS or contact our office by calling 09 636 6256 in term time, email Principal Viki Holley vholley@onehungaprimary.school.nz
Applications close: Thursday November 6, at 12.00 PM
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