Special Education Teacher

Thenature of being a teacher at Hohepa is unique and different, in the style ofhow we apply our curriculum. We encourage and celebrate autonomy and diversity in classroom styles and management.

AtHōhepa, our people are passionate about working alongside the people we supportas they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aimto empower and support our people to live a happy and rewarding life. We are atherapeutic community inspired by the principles of Rudolf Steiner, supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities with the aim of enabling them to live as independently as possible;

our mission is 'every life fully lived'.

Thisrole is for a registered classroom teacher, in our special school, led by the principles of Steiner. We are looking for teacher who has knowledge in working with ākonga/learners with special needs. We offer a close-knit school team, andsmall class sizes, with support from our team of experienced Teacher Aides andthe wider Hohepa community.

Theideal candidate will have a strong awareness of Te ao Māori. A knowledge of how to engage and respond effectively to the individual needs of a range ofdiverse learners is also essential, reflecting cultural, whānau and individual needs and goals and ensuring that the values and philosophies of Hōhepa are maintained at all times.

Youwill be working alongside our ākonga/learners with intellectual disabilities with the belief that they can do anything and can learn to be able and independent. Some of the people we support can display challenging behaviours,therefore requiring applicants with a mature approach, who can cope with themental and physical demands of this role. This can be a challenging role, butalso highly rewarding as you journey alongside people to support their development.

Foran informal conversation about this role contact:
Ruth Lively-Masters our Principal on

Apply promptly if you are interested: we will make a job offer as soon as the right person comes along!

Asan independent school, our remuneration framework is informed by the relevant collective agreement; however, it may differ from state school salary scales.

The base salary for a trained and registered teacher will be determined by qualifications and experience, with a formal salary assessment completed oncethe appointment is confirmed. In addition to salary, we offer a supportive teaching environment, smaller class sizes, and a strong focus on professional growth and wellbeing.

We celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us now ifthere is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

Weare aware that there may be some who are interested in this role but may onlyfeel comfortable if they tick all the boxes. We want you to know if you feellike you don’t meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We’d loveto korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant whohasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s bay.