Te Puke Primary School

Te Puke Primary School

Scale A Teacher

Application Pack

2018

Te Puke Primary School

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Te Puke Primary Collaborative Protocols

Scale A Teaching Position

We are looking for aScale A teacher for 2018, fixed term in our Collaborative Learning Environment (Ngakau Mahaki). This is a vertical class from Years 2-6, who use Te Reo Maori and Tikanga to drive the NZC and Tuakana -Teina to meet students social and emotional and learning needs.

We have an exciting vision for the future of our school and it is essential that you work well with others, be a learner, have a sense of humour and are passionate about agency and student achievement. Strengths in Te Ao Maori and a culturally responsive pedagogy are a must.

This position will begin on 31 January 2018, however there is an expectation that teachers will be available from a confirmed date in January to participate in an induction programme and professional learning.

Person specifications are listed on the next page.

Appointment Timeline Fixed term position

20November - Advertisement in the gazette

1 December - Positions close

4 December - Shortlisting process

7 December - Interviews and teaching observations with shortlisted applicants

11 December or earlier – Appointment made.

Scale A Teacher Personal Specification

Personal Qualities

-Sense of humour

-Prepared to learn from mistakes

-High energy and passionate

-Growth Mindset

-Work to the strengths of a team

-Cross pollinator (horizontal connector)

-Open and honest Communicator

-Skilled at having courageous conversations

-Team Player - “We” not “I” values

-Reflective

-Better than before

-Ownership of all students

-Professional and organised

-Reliable and Responsible

-Confident

-Active

-Innovative

Teaching and Learning Qualities

-Open to and invite feedback on planning, teaching, interactions and assessment.

-Achievers are at the centre of all decisions made

-Names, needs and numbers for all students.

-Prioritise High Expectations and Authentic Relationships

-Uses TAI / PLCD to improve own and colleagues pedagogy.

-Collaborative pedagogy used to model and language of learning

-Explicit Co teaching systems and structures evident in practice

-Framing of higher order questioning skills

-Set challenging learning tasks and responsive curriculum design integrating science

-Harness learning intentions, narrative and pace of lessons

-Has exemplary formative assessment practice and can connect this to data

-Adopt consistent teaching and learning protocols

-Skilled at having courageous conversations

-Proven ability using e­ learning in own and students learning to work above the line (SAMR).

-Is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling agency of all.

Other Qualities

-Is a positive role model for students and the community.

-Demonstrates strong personal commitment and is able to inspire others.

-Able to develop positive relationships and contribute positively to the TPPS team.

-Will contribute to extra­curricular activities in and out of the school

-Demonstrates effective collaboration and cross pollination.

-Is supportive and active contributor of the vision of the school.

-Holds a current NZ Teachers Registration certificate

Application information

Please apply in writing including the following information:

-Letter of application.

-Curriculum vitae including the contact details of 3 professional referees.

-Completed application form addressing the person specifications.

-3 referee’s reports should be sent directly to the address below.

Application should be sent to: Principal, Confidential Application, Te Puke Primary School, Cameron Road, Te Puke, 3119.

Please include a stamped self­ addressed envelope for the return of your application, if unsuccessful. Applications close at 3pm on 1stDecember.

Te Puke Primary- teaching position application form
Please post or email to: / Principal
Te Puke Primary School
Cnr Cameron Road and Kowhai Ave
Te Puke 3119

Position applied for:
personal details
Surname
Given names
Preferred name
Address
Date of birth
Contact details / home / work
mobile / email
Certificated Teacher Status /  / Registration No. / Expiry date
Certificated teacher
Provisionally certificated
Not certificated
Present Teaching Position
School
Date appointed
Type of appointment
Can we contact your principal about this position? / yes / no
Educational
Qualifications / Type of qualification / Date received / Received from
Details of Training and Service
Please include details of your work history for the last 5 years.
school / position / dates / class level
Please indicate any breaks in service and give reasons, e.g. overseas travel:
dates / reason for break
Total certificated service
A / In permanent positions / years / months
B / In relieving positions / years / months
Professional Development
Please provide a summary of recent professional learning and development.
confirmation
1 / I certify that the information given in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand that the claims made in my application may be checked.
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 dismissed. / yes / no
2 / I am currently registered to teach in New Zealand. / yes / no
3 / In accordance with the Privacy Act, I authorise the board of trustees to:

• Obtain further information from the referees listed in this application, and I consent to the referees disclosing such information to the board
• Obtain information in relation to my application from persons not listed as referees, and I consent to these persons disclosing pertinent information to the board.
• Contact the Education Council.

/ yes / no
4 / student safety
[Cross out the statement that doesn’t apply to you]

• I have never been the subject of a complaint about the safety of a student.

• I have been the subject of a complaint about the safety of a student.
  Please give dates and details:

5 / offences against the law
[Cross out the statements that don’t apply to you]

• I have never been convicted of an offence against the law (excluding minor traffic convictions).

• I have no pending charges of an offence against the law.

• I have been convicted of an offence against the law.
  Please give dates and details:

• I have pending charges of an offence against the law.
  Please give dates and details:

6 / I know of no reason why I would not be suitable to work with children or young people. / true / false
Applicant’s signature / Date
Please provide the names and contact details of three referees below. Referees’ reports are confidential to the board. Referees will only be contacted for candidates who are short-listed.
referee’s details
Full name
Position
Relationship to the applicant
Contact details / private / work
mobile / email
referee’s details
Full name
Position
Relationship to the applicant
Contact details / private / work
mobile / email
referee’s details
Full name
Position
Relationship to the applicant
Contact details / private / work
mobile / email
referees