Teacher - Specialist School - Term 1 2027

Join Our Award-Winning Team! At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the New Zealand Education Excellence Award for Quality Teaching & Instruction, recognising our commitment to outstanding education and student outcomes. This position has been created due to the expanding role and redevelopment of our base site.

If you’re passionate about supporting learners with diverse needs, we’d love to hear from you. TEACHER | SPECIALIST SCHOOL Permanent Opportunity Available from Term 1, 2027 Are you a passionate teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? Sommerville School is a leading specialist school based in Panmure, with satellite classrooms across 15 mainstream schools, a community programme for young adults aged 18–21, and a dedicated Outreach Service.

We support students aged 5 to 21 with complex communication, learning, physical, and behavioural needs. Learn more about Sommerville School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Y6I8kq9SU8_n3Of. Lbu_c7ZzcT_SofrE/view About the role You’ll work alongside teacher aides, therapists, and specialists to deliver meaningful, individualised learning programmes.

This is an opportunity to be part of inclusive education in action, helping learners connect, participate, and thrive within their wider school community. Why Sommerville? Small, well-supported classes Genuine transdisciplinary practice (teachers, therapists, specialists) A values-driven team that prioritises wellbeing Ongoing PLD and mentoring Opportunity to make a lasting difference for young people and their whānau What we’re looking for: We're looking for a reflective, culturally responsive teacher who values relationships, collaboration, and learner-centred practice.

Experience in specialist or inclusive education is an advantage, but passion, adaptability, and a commitment to making a difference matter most. A relevant teaching qualification and current Teaching Council practising certificate are required. A current full New Zealand driver licence is preferred. Salary and conditions align with the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement ($62,862–$105,686), plus allowances.

Applications close 14 October 2026. We may appoint someone prior to the deadline so get your CV in now! To access the full job posting please copy and paste the link below into your browser: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eDJ6kD8s153PBh83Y-u7vJXjbxwMCj. YsGh. LuE46f-zk/edit?tab=t.0