Special Education Teacher

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

At Hōhepa, our people are passionate about working alongside the people we support as they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aim to empower and support our people to live a happy and rewarding life. We are a therapeutic 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'.

This role 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, and small class sizes, with support from our team of experienced Teacher Aides and the wider Hohepa community.

The ideal 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 of diverse 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.

You will 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 the mental and physical demands of this role. This can be a challenging role, but also highly rewarding as you journey alongside people to support their development.

For an 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!

We celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their trueselves 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 if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

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

Pleasenote that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s bay.

Closing Date : Thursday, 13 November 2025

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