Resource Teacher of the Deaf - Northland
Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand
What the role involves
- Supporting DHH students
- Liaising with families
- Maintaining student records
What they ask for
Proven best practice and experience with Deaf and/or mainstream children; Teacher of the Deaf qualification or experienced NZ registered teacher; current clean driver licence; own car; NZSL and listening/spoken-language skills or willingness to develop; early New Zealand Curriculum experience; NZ work rights.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
- New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
About the job
THE ROLE / TE MAHI
- We are seeking an engaging, innovative teacher who has strong communication skills and is a collaborative team player as these skills will be needed in all you do.
- You will be required to work in mainstream schools and other specialist schools to work closely with DHH students, whānau and school staff/teams. This is a permanent, 0.8FTE role and covers the following areas - Moerewa, Kerikeri, Oruaiti and Pakaraka.
- Engaging within your assigned caseload with related record keeping and liaison with families and whanau to assist with student participation and success in their education and life outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION / NGĀ HERENGA MŌ TE MAHI
- Proven best practice and experience working with Deaf children and/or working with mainstream children.
- Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or an experienced NZ registered teacher.
- Current, clean drivers' licence.
- Use of own car with mileage reimbursed (with conditions).
- You will have existing skills, or demonstrate a willingness to develop proficiency, in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and listening and spoken language practices for DHH learners.
- Recent practical experience working with the early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Please apply online at https://kotakureo.schooljobs.nz/Job/Resource-Teacher-of-the-Deaf-Northland/Northland/5754.
Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. We may seek to interview or appoint suitable candidates prior to closing so please apply early.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
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- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- It asks for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Say how well you speak it.
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