Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in our Teaching Position. The successful applicant will be expected to support and uphold the Catholic special character of the school.

We aim to support all of our teachers to grow their professional practice and to reach for the Stars as Lifelong Learners in the Catholic faith.

Criteria to address in your application:

Our staff is a team and you need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to:

  • Open and collaborative practice,
  • student agency,
  • an engaging integrated curriculum,
  • close monitoring and promotion of progress and achievement
  • promoting positive, respectful relationships,
  • high expectations for behaviour and wellbeing

You will have:

  • experience and a genuine commitment to restorative relationship management
  • expertise in the year 6-8 area (preferred)
  • A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school, shall be a condition of appointment.

Oamaru is a small town in the South Island with very pleasant outlooks and affordable housing. The Lonely Planet travel guide has called it “New Zealand’s coolest town.” We are 90 minutes away from the major university city of Dunedin and close to rivers, surfing beaches, lakes and mountain ski fields.

This Application Package includes:

Timeline for appointment

Person Specification

Job Description for Scale A teacher

Application form

Your application should include:

A covering letter

The competed application form - EXPLAINING HOW YOU MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE

Your CV

Please email or phone me if you have any queries about this position. A description of our school and further information is available on our school website at and our Teaching and Learning Site.

The completed application can either be emailed to me at the email address below or posted to the school at: St Joseph’s School, 36 Usk Street, Oamaru

Every blessing,

Lorraine Frances-Rees

Principal

Email:ll: 0272 749 226

Timeline for Scale A Position

Applications Closing Date3pm Friday 17th November 2017

ShortlistingFriday 17th November 2017

Referees contacted17-21 December 2017

InterviewsMonday 20th November 2017

Interviewees notified of outcomeBy Friday 25thNovember

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Job Description For Scale A Teacher

The job of the class teacher is primarily to teach children within the school and to carry out such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal. These duties include responsibility for Curriculum Delivery, Curriculum Content, the Assessment of Pupil Progress, and Reporting to Parents. They are to promote St Joseph’s school vision: ‘To reach for the Stars as Lifelong Learners in the Catholic Faith’ as specified in the St Joseph’s School Curriculum (see Teaching and Learning Site from Learning tab on website).

Goal

The class teacher will demonstrate a commitment towards implementing the school charter, vision and Catholic philosophy of the school, whereby ensuring children are working towards the stated outcomes. They will adhere to all policies and procedures for St. Joseph’s School.

Special Catholic Character

The classroom teacher will promote and nurture the growth of the whole school through prayer, liturgy, faith based celebration and through teaching the RE curriculum appropriate to the Catholic Special Character of the school. They will follow the Code of Ethics for all New Zealand Catholic Schools . They will attend staff prayers and liturgies and be a role model for school families through attending family masses.

Accountability

All teachers are accountable to the Principal, who in turn is accountable to the Board of Trustees for the performance of all staff. All teachers will commit to supporting the Staff Code of Conduct and the St Joseph’s Staff Values.

Teaching and Learning

  • Ensure a high standard of effective teaching, engagement and management of whole classes, groups and individuals so that learning outcomes are met and challenges are maintained
  • Use teaching methods which will engage students and stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and good use of resources
  • Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour through well focused teaching and develop positive and productive relationships in accordance with the school ‘Veritas Guidelines’ and restorative approach
  • Have a working knowledge of the NZ National Curriculum including NZ National Standards

Planning Expectations

  • Identify clear learning outcomes appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils in his/her class
  • Identify students who may require learning support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. Implement with SENCO & senior teacher Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and keep records to show progress
  • Record and monitor plans for children identified with special abilities

Assessment and Evaluation

  • Assess pupil’s achievement and progress in accordance with the school’s assessment plan and use this assessment for data analysis and future teaching and learning
  • Mark and monitor pupils’ work providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets and goals to develop and extend further learning
  • Record assessment data in Classroom Manager as per the school assessment plan

Relations with Parents and the wider community

  • Prepare and present informative, plain language reports to parents in a professional manner as per school format
  • Treat parents with respect at all times and go through the proper channels with all interactions with parents
  • Be willing to give a presentation to parents i.e. Curriculum Evenings, Meet the Teachers.. at the request of the principal

Managing own Performance and Development

  • Keep up to date with research in pedagogy and participate in, support and put into practice school wide professional development
  • Set a good example to pupils through personal presentation and conduct
  • Inquire and reflect into teaching practices in relation to NZ Practising Teacher’s Criteria (PTC) and be open to continually self reflecting and improving effectiveness

Managing and Developing Teaching and Administrative Staff within the School

  • Interact on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school
  • Contribute to and attend staff and team meetings and discussions
  • Be willing to supervise and guide the work of classroom assistants/teacher aides

Managing Resources

  • Select and make good use of teaching and learning resources including ICT resources
  • Ensure that an order number is used to purchase any resources

Curriculum, Professional and Administrative Responsibilities Specific to 2015

  • Class teacher as agreed
  • DP responsibilities as above

St Joseph’ Catholic School

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Important Notes for Applicants

Thank you for applying for a position with our school. Please ensure you have a copy of the position description and person specification before completing this application.

  1. Please fully complete this form personally. First, read it through, then answer all questions and make sure you sign and date where indicated on the last page.
  2. Attach a curriculum vitae (CV) containing any additional information, if necessary.
  3. Copies only of qualification certificates should be attached. If successful in your application you will be required to provide the originals as proof of qualifications.
  4. If you are selected for an interview you may bring whānau/support people at your own expense. Please advise if this is your intention.
  5. Failure to complete this application and answer all questions truthfully may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn or appointment being terminated, if any information is later found to be false.
  6. All applicants will be required to give consent to a Police vet.
  7. a) Applicants may not be employed as a children’s worker if they have been convicted of a specified offence listed in Schedule 2 of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, unless they obtain an exemption. The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 will not apply to these specified offences and these offences will be included in your Police vetting results.

b)The Clean Slate Act provides certain convictions do not have to be disclosed providing:

•you have not committed any offence within 7 consecutive years of being sentenced for the offence

•you did not serve a custodial sentence[1] at any time

•the offence was neither a specified offence under the Clean Slate Act 2004nor a specified offence under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

•you have paid any fines or costs

Please note that you are not obliged to disclose convictions if you meet the above conditions but can do so if you wish. If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible contact the Ministry of Justice.

  1. Shortlisted applicants being interviewed will need to provide originals of both a primary identity document (e.g. passport) and a secondary identity document (e.g. New Zealand driver license). A list of acceptable primary and secondary documents is available in the last sections of the Vulnerable Children Regulations 2015.
  2. This application form and supporting documents will be held by the board. You may access these in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. If you have any queries, please contact the person cited in the advertisement.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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Key Criteria

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  • I know of no reason why I would not be suitable to work with children/young people.
  • I understand that if I have supplied incorrect or misleading information, or have omitted any important information, I may be disqualified from appointment, or if appointed, may be liable to be dismissed.

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