Mhairi Joll
Oxford,New Zealand
Summary
Highly experienced educator and leader with a strong background in supporting students with diverse physical and mental health needs. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, collaborate effectively with health professionals, whānau, and schools, and manage student pathways from enrolment through to successful transition. Skilled in building inclusive, responsive learning environments across multiple sites, with a strong commitment to equitable outcomes, and respectful, partnership-based relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Darfield High School
, Darfield
01.2025 - 10.2025
Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2022 - 12.2024
Teacher and SENCO
View Hill School
Oxford, New Zealand
01.2019 - 12.2021
Educator
Canterbury Life Education Trust
Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher (Part-Time)
View Hill School
Oxford, New Zealand
02.2017 - 12.2017
Long Term Relief Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2015 - 12.2016
Relief Teacher (Part-Time)
Mackenzie College
Fairlie, New Zealand
08.2013 - 01.2015
Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour (RTLB)
Cluster 36
Leeston, New Zealand
10.2012 - 05.2013
Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2008 - 02.2012
Teacher (Special Education)
Castlehill School
Wishaw, Scotland
08.2004 - 06.2006
Learning Support Teacher
Dykehead School
Shotts, Scotland
08.2003 - 08.2004
Education
Bachelor of Education with Honors - Glasgow, Scotland
Strathclyde University
Glasgow, Scotland08.2001
Skills
- Mentoring
- Student Support
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Learning Support/SEN
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher
Darfield High School
01.2025 - 10.2025
Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
01.2022 - 12.2024
Teacher and SENCO
View Hill School
01.2019 - 12.2021
Educator
Canterbury Life Education Trust
04.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher (Part-Time)
View Hill School
02.2017 - 12.2017
Long Term Relief Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
02.2015 - 12.2016
Relief Teacher (Part-Time)
Mackenzie College
08.2013 - 01.2015
Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour (RTLB)
Cluster 36
10.2012 - 05.2013
Teacher (Special Education)
Pı̄tau Allenvale School
01.2008 - 02.2012
Teacher (Special Education)
Castlehill School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Learning Support Teacher
Dykehead School
08.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Education with Honors - Glasgow, Scotland
Strathclyde University