TE ARATIKAACADEMYV A C A N C Y A P P L I C A T I O N P A C K

Vacancy Application Pack Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Te Aratika Academy. In this application pack, you will find the details of the position you are applying for.

1. Please fully complete this form personally. Read it through first, then answer all questions and make sure you sign and date where indicated on the last page.

2. Attach a CV containing any additional information. If you include written references, please note that we may contact the writers of the references.

3. If you are selected for an interview, you may bring whānau/support people at your own expense. Please advise if this is your intention.

4. Failure to complete this application and answer all questions truthfully may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn or appointment being terminated if any information is later found to be false.

5. In terms of a criminal conviction, the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 provides certain convictions do not have to be disclosed providing:

Ø You have not committed any offence with 7 (consecutive) years of being sentenced for the office and

Ø You did not serve a custodial sentence at any time (this would exclude serious offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and causing serious bodily harm) and

Ø The offence was not a specified offence (specified offences are in the main sexual in nature) and

Ø You have paid any fines or costs.

Custodial sentences include a sentence of preventive detention and corrective training. Non-custodial sentences including fines, reparation orders, community based sentences and suspended sentences. Please note that you are not obliged to disclose convictions if you are an eligible individual but can do so if you wish. If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible please contact the Ministry of Justice.

6. This application form and supporting documents will be held by the school. You may access it in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.

Apply• Complete application form, enclose your CV and

evidence of current teacher registration

Referees• Provide names, addresses and contact details of 3

Referees.

Submit• Please send your completed application pack to the

Principal. Email: casey.tapara@tearatika.school.nz

Academy Overview Te Aratika Academy is a Designated Character School. Learning at Te Aratika is provided through an English and Māori medium environment that acknowledges and celebrates Māori and Pacific heritage. The programmes include Māori learning preference and behaviours such as:

Ø ako – student is teacher and learner and whānau is inseparably part of the learning environment

Ø whakapapa – students can proclaim their identity, place, context and the mana of these Ø whanaungatanga – nurturing quality teaching/learning relationships Ø whānau – promotes the inclusion of family in all discussions about the student Ø tuakana-teina – a buddy system that provides a model for all learning that recognises the

ako of the tuakana teina roles Ø kanohi-ki-te-kanohi – face to face interactions is the preferred way of communicating for

Māori. The school takes a culturally inclusive, holistic and kinaesthetic approach in order to effectively engage young males, many of whom are Māori and Pasifika, and might not have experienced success in a mainstream education settings. Learning has a focus on providing a link between education and future employment, with a specific focus on civil construction in the workplace. Other industry pathways will also be included. This enables students to apply knowledge and learning to real life work situations.

Te Aratika Academy

314 SH2 Mangateretere Hastings

P O Box 72, Whakatu, Hastings 0800 832 728

office@tearatika.school.nz

APPOINTMENT CRITERIA 1. Candidate must have a a strong understanding and commitment to:

a. Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional responsibilities and Standards for the Teaching Profession, and

b. Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners 2. Is committed to professional growth through ongoing inquiry, engagement with professional

development and embracing of new learning 3. Understands the secondary school context and philosophy and is able to relate positively

to Māori and Pasifika adolescent students 4. Has a sound grasp of the holistic, child centred intent of the NZ Curriculum 5. Demonstrates a classroom/teaching environment which reflects a culturally responsive

pedagogy 6. Is committed to working collaboratively within a team environment 7. Has experience with and strength in digital learning and its application in a modern

teaching programme 8. Is committed to Māori achieving success as Māori 9. Shows a willingness to become involved in the unique character of the Academy e.g.

extracurricular activity, the work ready approach of this school, timetable.

Position Description Position Title Pou Arahi - Learning Facilitator Reports to Principal Working Relationships

External: Te Kura - Correspondence school, Te Aratika Drilling Internal: DP, all staff, students and parents, wider school community, outside agencies involved in the school.

Employment Status: Full-time

Purpose of the position The role of the Pou Arahi is to provide a highly developed teaching and learning environment within a Māori socio-cultural model for the learners. As well, Pou Arahi support and provide collegial assistance to Pou Whenua. Specific key performance indicators will be developed with the position holder once employment has commenced.

Key Tasks: Objectives:

Digital Tech Management of school digital resources E-learning Pathway development: Promote and advocate the use of IT to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum. Develop digital literacy, capacity and fluency in staff and students alike.

Curriculum Learning Areas English: Development of the planning, cross curricular integration, assessment, design and moderation.

General Carry out other duties as required from time to time

General Responsibilities: 1. Teaching Standards 2. Tātaiako

Dimensions

Objectives:

Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership: Demonstrate commitment to tangata whenuatanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand. Manaakitanga Tangata Whenuatanga

Consistently demonstrate the Tātaiako Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners. Use contexts for learning where the language, culture and identity of Maori learners and their Whanau is affirmed. Respond positively and effectively to the diverse language and cultural experiences of Māori and Pasifika adolescent students and their varied strengths, interests, aspirations and needs.

Professional learning Use inquiry, collaborative problem solving and

Actively commit to ongoing professional growth through engaging in professional development and embracing new

Pou Arahi - Learning Facilitator Te Aratika Academy

professional learning to improve professional capability to impact on the learning and achievement of all learners. Ako Wānanga

learning, critically self-reviewing professional practice and identifying any areas for improvement. Actively contribute to the professional learning community within and beyond the school. Value and respond positively to professional feedback from colleagues. Use the school appraisal and attestation processes positively to grow your own professional capability.

Professional Relationships Establish and maintain professional relationships and behaviours focused on the learning and wellbeing of each learner. Whanaungatanga Wānanga Ako

Establish and maintain positive, ethical, respectful and productive professional relationships with students, staff, parents/caregivers, as well as agencies, groups and individuals within the community. Work collaboratively within the wider educational, collegial and cultural life of the school, participating in meetings, co-curricular activities, pastoral care and activities outside of school. Keep whānau informed by maintaining records of achievement, academic performance, health and well-being, attendance and information relevant to the ILP. Communicate clear and accurate assessment for learning and achievement information in line with school requirements. Be actively involved in the unique character of Te Aratika Academy, the extracurricular activity and the work-ready approach of this school.

Learning-focused culture Develop a culture that is focused on learning, and is characterised by respect, inclusion, empathy, collaboration and safety Tangata Whenuatanga Manaakitanga Wānanga

Provide a learning environment that is physically, socially, culturally and emotionally safe, inclusive and supportive. Comply with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing expectations and procedures. Comply with board policies and relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

Design for learning Design learning based on curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, assessment information and an understanding of each learner’s strengths, interests, needs, identities, languages and cultures. Tangata Whenuatanga Ako

Develop and deliver learning programmes that follow the NZ Curriculum and address the needs of Te Aratika Academy students. Gather, analyse and use appropriate assessment information, identifying progress and needs of learners to design clear next steps in learning and to identify additional supports or adaptations that may be required. Select teaching approaches, resources, and learning and assessment activities based on a thorough knowledge of curriculum content, pedagogy, progressions in learning and the learners.

Pou Arahi - Learning Facilitator Te Aratika Academy

Initiate, plan and manage programmes which meet national requirements, are consistent with the school’s charter and strategic planning, and which reflect the school’s commitment to effective teaching and learning. Demonstrate a classroom/teaching environment which reflects a culturally responsive pedagogy.

Teaching Teach and respond to learners in a knowledgeable and adaptive way to progress their learning at an appropriate depth and pace Wānanga Tangata Whenuatanga Ako

Specifically support the educational aspirations for Māori learners, taking shared responsibility for these learners to achieve educational success as Māori. Use teacher inquiry to inform and develop an increasing repertoire of teaching strategies, learning activities, technologies and assessment for learning activities and modify these in response to student needs. Teach in ways that ensure all learners to make sufficient progress and monitor the extent and pace of learning, focusing on equity for all. Grow students’ digital fluency through developing modern future focused teaching programmes.

Declaration:

Approved by: Casey Tapara, Principal Date approved:

12 June 2019

Reviewed: 31 May 2019 Appointee: Date appointed:

Application for Appointment Position Applied for: __________________________________________________________________ Section 1: Personal Information Title: Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other (please specify) Full name: Surname First name(s) Address: Email: Nationality/ Citizenship:

Date of Birth:

Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand? Please tick one Yes c No c Where appropriate, please attach evidence of eligibility to work in New Zealand (e.g. copy of residence permit, work permit). NZ Teacher Registration: Registration No. Registration Status Registration Expiry Date MOE No., if known Have you ever had your Teacher Registration cancelled, been deregistered or had conditions imposed or been refused Teacher Registration in NZ or Overseas Yes c No c Section 2: Educational Qualifications Last secondary level qualification: Tertiary level qualifications: Other relevant qualifications: Specialist teaching subjects:

Section 3: Employment History Please outline most recent employment history, beginning with current or latest employment.

From To Employer Position Immediate Supervisor Contact Details (if not used as referee)

Are you currently or have you ever been under disciplinary or competence procedures in any previous positions? Yes c No c For the purposes of compliance with the Privacy Act 1993, do you consent to the school contacting your present employer for the purpose of reference checking? Yes c No c

Section 4: Medical/health information Have you had any injury or illness that may affect your ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position? If yes, please describe: Yes c No c

Have you had any injury or medical condition caused by gradual process, disease or infection, such as occupational overuse syndrome, stress or repetitive strain injuries, which the tasks of this job may aggravate or contribute to?

Yes c

No c

If yes, please detail:

Do you have any other known conditions that may affect your ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description? Yes c No c If yes, please provide details:

Do you smoke? Yes c No c I understand that false information given in relation to my health history may result in my loss of entitlement for any compensation from ACC or the Board’s workplace accident insurer. offences against the law Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence? Yes c No c (convictions that fall under the Clean Slate Scheme do not have to be disclosed—please see page 7) If yes, please provide the date and details of the offence and any penalty imposed, together with any comments you may wish to make.

Have you ever received a police diversion for an offence? Yes c No c If yes, please detail:

Have you been convicted of a driving offence which resulted in temporary or permanent loss of licence or imprisonment? Yes c No c If yes, please detail:

Are you awaiting sentencing or do you currently have charges pending? Yes c No c If yes, please state the nature of the conviction/cases pending:

In addition to other information provided are there any other factors that we should know to assess your suitability for appointment and ability to do the job? If yes, please elaborate: Yes c No c

Please note: You may be asked to provide a copy of the relevant court record(s) obtained from the police, and the Board reserves the right to contact authorities to verify any claim made. Failure to provide correct and true details on any conviction or other reason for possible unsuitability will make you liable to dismissal from the employment of Te Aratika Academy Board of Trustees, should you be the successful applicant.

Section 5: referees Please provide the names and contact details for three (3) referees, one of whom is a BOT member and/or principal with whom you have worked. At least one of your referees should be able to attest to your work performance. For ease of contact, it is preferred that referees currently reside in New Zealand. If you have included written references from people other than those recorded below, please note that we may contact the writers of these references. Referee 1 Name: Address: Telephone: Mobile Email: Relationship to Applicant: Referee 2 Name: Address: Telephone: Mobile Email: Relationship to Applicant:

Referee 3 Name: Address: Telephone: Mobile Email: Relationship to Applicant:

Section 6: Declaration Part A I, (full name) consent to the school seeking verbal or written information on a confidential basis about me from representatives of my former employers and/or referees, and authorise the information sought to be released to the Board of Trustees and the Appointments Committee of Te Aratika Academy, for the purpose of ascertaining my suitability for the position for which I am applying. I understand that the information received by the school is supplied in confidence as evaluative material and will not be disclosed to me. Part B I, (full name) authorise the Board of Trustees of Te Aratika Academy and its Appointments Committee to make any reasonable enquiries concerning my background to assist in assessing my suitability for the position for which I am applying. Part C I, (full name) declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information provided in this application, and in any curriculum vitae enclosed, is accurate. I understand that if any false or misleading information is given or any material fact is suppressed or deliberately omitted, I will not be employed, or if I am employed, my employment will be terminated. I also understand that any false information given in relation to my health history with regard to gradual process, disease or infection can result in my loss of entitlement for any compensation from ACC or the school’s workplace insurer.

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