RIVERSDALESCHOOL

28 RUTLAND STREET

BOX 51

RIVERSDALE, 9744

SOUTHLAND

Principal: Kay Stevens Chairperson: Emma Smaill

Phone: 03 202 5814 E-Mail: Fax 03 202 5814

September 2017

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Fixed-Term 2018 teaching position at Riversdale School.

The appointee will be required to begin at the start of Term 1, 2018.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants for the position within the timeline included in this package.

For this position we are looking for a teacher with:

  • The ability to make learning exciting and challenging.
  • Enthusiasm, flair and innovation.
  • A commitment to the school's vision, values and beliefs.
  • An ability to work co-operatively as a team member.
  • A strong work ethic reflected in the commitment to your teaching role.
  • Experience and expertise in the delivery of reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Strength in the management of children.

In preparing your application please briefly highlight your personal strengths, skills and experience in relation to the above attributes. The position has not been limited to a particular ‘skill-set’ but rather we are looking for a teacher who is committed to teaching, and has a desire to work with a team to make a real difference for the children of Riversdale School. Riversdale School is a U3, Decile 8, full primary school with a grading roll for 2018 of 114 children.

The Riverdale School Vision, Mission and Values are:

Vision – Inspiring Excellence.

Mission - Today’s learners, tomorrow’s leaders.

Values

We dream big.

We have fun.

We come from heart.

We take risks and make mistakes.

We work together.

We are community.

Applications close on Friday 06 October 2018 at 5:00pm with: The Principal, Riversdale School, 28 Rutland Street, Box 51, Riversdale 9744, Southland or email .

Appointment Time Line

Applications close Friday 6 October at 5:00pm.

Shortlisting will be done on Wednesday 11 October.

Referee checks will be done on Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th October from 4:00pm.

Your application should include the enclosed completed application form, your Curriculum Vitae supporting your application, and your covering letter.

Please note: Applications for the above positionmay be received in hard copy or via email. All relevant forms, in particular the application form, must be signed and scanned if applying via email. If you wish the material you send to be returned please include a self-addressed envelope. Applications will be processed as they arrive.

Please note the applications close –Friday 06 October 2017at 5:00pm.

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