Vacancies – Teachers

Specialist Education Teacher – Full Time Permanent Position

We are looking for a curious, fun teacher who is passionate about working in a specialist school setting with children and young adults who have a range of learning needs to join our dynamic team of professionals!

This role is suitable for both those with a specialist education background and those who are keen to move into specialist education. Professional development in specialist teaching will be ongoing. 

We are a small kura with a big heart, with a roll of approximately 100 students. 

About us: Te Kahu Amohia – Fairhaven School is an innovative school, always seeking new ways to support our students to learn and achieve.  We are a proactive, neurodivergent affirming, trauma informed and culturally responsive school.  We are globally connected to other specialist schools and therapy services and maintain strong local links mana whenua within Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawkes Bay.   We work alongside other agencies who are committed to providing the best outcomes for children and young adults. We have a commitment to Te Tiriti, and to working collaboratively with whānau, our local schools who host our off-site satellite classes and our community.

About you:  We want you to bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to creating an inclusive, collaborative focussed, learning environment for students, staff and whānau. You will be able to be part of our Te Kahu Amohia – Fairhaven School shared vision, creating excellence in specialist education.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement.  The base salary for trained and registered teacher will range from $61,329 to $103,086 depending on applicants’ qualifications and experience.  Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. 

As our school is on various sites, a current driver’s license is essential.   

To apply, please send your CV, and completed application form (can be downloaded from our website) to:

Sioned Oliver
Tumuaki
tumuaki@fairhaven.net.nz

30B Meeanee Road,
Taradale, Napier 4112
06 8442212

Applications Close 9am Friday 5^th December 2025
Start date: 28 January 2026

Information for Applicants

Application Form