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Requests for Support (RFS)
SENCO/LSC will notify the Liaison RTLB fortnightly on Mondays during weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (odd weeks) of the term.
Last Dates for RFS submissions for term 1, 2026.
Week 3: 9th February
Week 5: 23rd February
Week 7: 9th March
Week 9: 23rd March
RFS Allocation Meetings
Week 4: 19th February (Thursday)
Week 6: 5th March (Thursday)
Week 8: 19th (Thursday )
Week 10: 2nd April (Thursday)
Learning Support Fund (LSF) submissions will be made fortnightly on Mondays in weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 (even weeks) of the term.
Last Dates for LSF submissions for term 1, 2026.
Week 2: 2nd February
Week 4: 16th February
Week 6: 2nd March
Week 8: 16th March
LSF Panel Meetings Dates
Week 3: 12th February (Thursday)
Week 5: 26th February (Thursday)
Week 7: 11th March (Wednesday)
Week 9: 26th March (Thursday)
Current Vacancies:
We invite passionate, trained RTLB or experienced NZ fully registered teachers who aspire to be an RTLB as a future career, to join this large dynamic cluster. Starting 20 July 2026. Full-time permanent 1 MU + SDA. Position 1: Palmerston North. Position 2: Levin or Ōtaki.
The successful applicant will have:
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A current NZ practicing certificate.
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Extensive experience in New Zealand education.
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Proven skills in supporting students with diverse needs in inclusive settings.
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Experience and/or ability to work across Years 2-10.
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A Degree qualification or higher.
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Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including successfully completing the mandatory Post Graduate training in Specialist Teaching.
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Commitment to engaging with whānau/families.
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Sound ICT skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in Aotearoa.
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Commitment to becoming culturally competent with diverse Pacific learners.
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Experience working collaboratively with others from a strength-based perspective.
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A full driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle for work purposes (reimbursed).
Other strengths:
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Experience teaching in immersion or bi-lingual Māori settings.
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RTLB qualification and experience.
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Structured Literacy and Numeracy.
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Leadership experience.
Applications close 17th April 2026 12 noon.
Please request an application pack from Cathy Reitsma. creitsma@tewhirikoko.ac.nz Phone 027 6083729 For more information about us go to our website