Speech and language therapist

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 16 / 02 / 2026, End Date : 27 / 01 / 2027 (Parental leave)

Resource teacher, General, Therapist

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the Southwest of Christchurch. The school is a fast-growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1,400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years. We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

We require a speech and language therapist to join our Upland Unit to support a diverse and complex group of students with multiple disabilities. There will be 38 students on the roll in 2026.

This is a fixed-term position, the successful candidate will be the sole speech and language therapist within the Upland Unit, however supervision and support will be given from the current speech and language therapist who will be on maternity leave. New graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning and implementation of programmes for students with diverse and complex communication needs
• Working with pre-intentional communication, high and low-tech alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Development of language and literacy, and spoken language
• Assessment and management of dysphagia.

Qualifications

Remuneration as per the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, CV, and completed application form to :

Physical address :

Tankerville Road, Barrington, Christchurch

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