Additional Teacher | Wellington

Job Description

• Fixed-Term, Part Time
• 4 hours per week comprising 2.5 contact hours & 1.5 planning and reporting hours.
• Based in Wellington
• Specialised role to support a neurodiverse ākonga

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position 

As an Additional Teacher you'll work with an ākonga (student) in their home based in Wellington. You'll play a vital part of a professional team who work together to provide our ākonga with support in relation to their individualised learning programme.   

This position is during school term time only.  To be considered for this role you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand Teachers Registration. 

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners. 

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. 

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.   

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

We are seeking an experienced, Specialist Teacher to work with a neurodivergent ākonga in a highly individualised/personalised learning environment. This role would suit an educator who is neurodiversity affirming, adaptable, and confident working across a wide range of skill levels.

The successful candidate will be able to adapt learning in real time. The ākonga experiences periods of heightened anxiety and varying decision-making capacity, and a shared, relational learning approach between teacher and ākonga has proven to be particularly effective. 

• The ideal candidate would be able to naturally converse in interests that the ākonga enjoys such as 3D modelling, Anime and Animations, Cosplay, Media literacy and Game design. These interests may be used as meaningful entry points for learning and skill development.

You'll also be someone who is supportive, well-organised, and flexible. In person teaching is preferred, however online or hybrid delivery model may be considered for the right candidate.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply 

If you are a reflective, student‑centred educator who values flexibility, creativity, and authentic connection, we would welcome your application.

Please lodge your application on our career's portal by clicking the apply button below. 

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? |Like to find out more? 

For more information about the role, please contact Mitch Neilson, Team Leader – Learning Support, Central South Region on Mitch.Neilson@tekura.school.nz

Applications must be submitted through Te Kura's Careers website. Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 20 May 2026.