PRINCIPAL

APPLICATION

PACK 2017

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25 January 2017

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Principal at Levin East School.

Levin East School is an Innovative high performing school. We celebrate our student’s

diverse ethnic backgrounds, their fantastic and progressive teachers, a supportive and

engaged Board of Trustees and a passionate and active school community.

We offer an exciting opportunity to a motivated leader who can add their experience

and vision to our team. Our new Principal will be an excellent communicator, who is

visible & innovative. This person will recognise and value learning that is culturally

rich and inclusive and they will inspire students and staff to constantly strive for

excellence.

The following documents are included in this application pack:

- Process

- Job Description

- Application Form

- Personal Specifications

- Referees Report

Further queries or information can be obtained by contacting Rachael Davis BOT

Chairperson (021)0350977 or email office_manager@levineast.school.nz

Please note: Applications must be received by 20th February 2017

We look forward to receiving your application

Rachael Davis

Chairperson: Levin East School

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PROCESS

Timeline for appointment process:

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Please note that applications must be received by 20th February 2016

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisting will be completed by 24th February 2017 Successful & unsuccessful candidates will

be notified on this date.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held at Levin East School on the 4th March 2017. If you are not available for

the interview at this time, please note this in your covering letter. The position is available

from the start of Term 2 2017.

We may wish to visit your current school, any visit would be between the 27th Feb and 3rd

March and would be arranged with the applicant.

Request for further information / application instructions:

Please make contact with the Board Chairperson for additional information.

Please email your application to: office_manager@levineast.school.nz with the subject title of:

‘Confidential – Principal Application’.

Or post or deliver to Levin East School, 90 Bartholomew Road, Levin. Attn - Office Manager.

Applications should provide:

- A CV

- Completed application form

- Three (3) Referee reports as per this application pack

- A covering letter explaining how the school will benefit from your leadership

- Completed Person Specification sheet outlining examples

Referees:

- Please deliver referee reports to your three referees. Referee forms should be

emailed separately from your application and be received by Levin East School no later than

20th February 2017.

- Nominated referees may also be contacted by the appointment committee (or their

agents) for further/more detailed information.

- The Levin East School Board of Trustees has the right to make confidential enquiries

as to the suitability of each candidate as it sees fit.

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LEVIN EAST SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Principal is the professional and administrative head of the school.

The Principal’s role is to lead and manage the school in the achievement of its vision and

mission in a manner consistent with the school charter, the strategic plan, Board policies, and

all statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Principal is a full Board member in his/her own right sharing with other Trustees’ the

collective responsibility for the governance of the school. At the same time, in the role of the

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Principal Fulfils a position as the main advisor to the Board

and its committees.

The Principal, as the chief advisor to the Board of Trustees, will consult with the Board

regarding policy and the review, development and implementation of the strategic plan and

the Principal will prepare the annual operational plans and budgets for Board approval.

The Principal is employed by and responsible to the Board of Trustees for the effective day-

to-day operation of the school and for all other delegated responsibilities.

The Principal’s management role involves four main areas of responsibility. In each of these

areas the Principal will implement Board approved policies and prepare the supporting

procedures to ensure that these policies are effectively implemented.

1. IN THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL LEADER a) The Principal will effectively lead the teaching staff in the planning, implementation, and

evaluation of educational programmes designed to deliver the New Zealand Curriculum as

well as other adopted or required national and/or local initiatives and curriculum goals/aims.

b) The Principal will ensure that all teaching and learning effectively contributes to coherent,

balanced, and equitable programmes that reflect national requirements, established school

priorities, promoting and supporting both in school learning and co-curricular activities.

c) The Principal will also ensure that all programmes are adapted to the specific learning

needs of individual children and will enlist the assistance of specialist agencies when and if

necessary.

d) The Principal will ensure that all student progress and achievement in all programmes will

be effectively monitored, recorded and reported generically to the Board and specifically to

students themselves and to their families/caregivers.

e) The Principal will be recognised as the professional leader of teaching and learning with a

strong educational philosophy and vision that concurs with that of the school.

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2. IN THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL LEADER a) The Principal will be a visible and strong leader with an effective, well developed

educational orientated skill-set that includes: a sense of humour; great inter-personal skills; a

commitment to the development of young children; strong verbal and written

communication skills; a calm logical approach; is an organizer, a strategic planner and a goal

setter; has efficient administration capabilities; sound financial ‘nous’; a collaborative and

inclusive style; is a good listener, a reflective thinker, a problem-solver and a decision-maker;

collaborates as a team-player who has high expectations of self and others.

b) The Principal will assist in the employment of competent staff in all areas of the school

through the effective implementation of the school’s personnel policies.

c) The Principal has responsibility for on-going staff appraisal, for the professional

development and learning of staff through an approved professional development

programme, for staff discipline and professional conduct as specified in the appropriate

collective and individual contracts and school policies.

d) The Principal shall be an effective role-model for staff, students and the wider school

community in terms of how they present and conduct themselves both professionally and

personally within and outside of the school.

3. IN THE ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR a) The Principal will oversee all aspects of school organization and management, including

day- to-day financial management. The Principal will supply such information as may be

required by the Ministry of Education and other educational agencies or statutory bodies.

b) The Principal will ensure that appropriate personnel, salary and leave information be

provided to the contracted Payroll Service in a timely and accurate manner.

c) The Principal will liaise with the Board regarding all property matters, in particular

expenditure of any Board or MOE funds, major maintenance and on-going capital works.

d) The Principal will ensure the adherence of all school rules and regulations.

e) The Principal will provide effective management of the school’s buildings, equipment and

grounds to ensure that the environment is clean, safe and contributes to positive educational

outcomes.

f) The Principal shall ensure that all Board policies are implemented as required and that

procedures are developed and in use to support the Board’s policies and strategic aims.

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4. IN THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNICATOR a) The Principal will report regularly and effectively to the Board of Trustees on management

issues and on the progress toward and the attainment of charter and strategic goals. This

evidence will be provided on a planned basis and indicate the extent to which policy and

performance objectives have been met and guidelines and procedures followed.

b) The Principal will liaise effectively with the Chairperson and other Board members at all

times over matters of mutual interest or concern.

c) The Principal will provide effective professional and timely advice and reporting to the

Board. The Principal will facilitate a harmonious working relationship between the Board and

school staff.

d) The Principal will brief staff on all aspects of school governance, management and

administration to ensure that effective communication networks operate within the school,

to foster positive staff relationships and to provide staff with the opportunity to participate in

and contribute to decision-making within the school.

e) The Principal will promote a climate of trust, co-operation, support and goodwill between

the school, key stakeholders and the community it serves.

f) The Principal will maintain a system of effective communication and consultation between

the school, staff, students, parents and wider community including local lwi.

g) The Principal will encourage and facilitate parental involvement in the school. It is the

Principal’s responsibility to report regularly to parents/caregivers on their children‘s progress

at the school and to the community at large on the school’s progress towards the

achievement of charter and strategic goals/aims.

The Principal’s management responsibilities will be negotiated each year with the Board of

Trustees and will be expressed in a Performance Agreement.

The Performance Agreement will include the Principal’s Job Description, the Principal’s

Person Specification (see attached) and the Professional Standards for Primary Principals . It

will also contain specific annual goals for the Principal and the school as aligned to the school

strategic plan.

This Performance Agreement will also take into account of the provisions of the Primary

School Principals’ Collective Agreement.

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APPLICATION FOR PRINCIPAL’S POSITION

Levin East School – Personal Profile

Please complete this form and email or send it with your CV

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full name:

Address:

Contacts: Home Phone:

Mobile:

Email:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Nationality / Citizenship:

Please include photo identification with your application – e.g. passport photo or drivers

licence

Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand?

Where appropriate, please attach evidence of eligibility

to work in New Zealand.

Current Driver’s licence:

YES NO

YES NO

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2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Highest qualification held: TTC/DipTch/Degree

Date of certification

Teacher’s Registration Number and Practising Certificate

Expiry Date:

Degrees/Diplomas and year gained:

Other Qualifications:

3. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Position:

Date appointed:

School / Institution:

Location:

Immediate supervisor / employer:

Name:

Position:

Add contact details if not used as a referee:

Address:

For the purpose of compliance with the Privacy

Act 1993, do you consent to the school contacting your present employer for the purpose of

reference checking?

Work Phone:

Home Phone:

YES NO

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4. MEDICAL / HEALTH

Please describe any injury or illness you have had that may affect your ability to effectively

carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Do you have any other known condition that may affect your ability to carry out the duties

and responsibilities outlined in the job description? If yes, please provide the details.

I understand that any false information given in relation to my medical history may result in

my loss of entitlement for any compensation from ACC or the Board’s workplace accident

insurer.

5. CONVICTIONS Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence (other than a minor traffic offence)?

If YES please provide the date and details of the offence, the penalty, or reason, together with

any comments you may wish to make.

Are you currently awaiting the hearing of any charges?

YES NO

YES NO

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If YES please provide details.

Have you been, or are you currently under investigation from any other authority such as

Health & Disability authority, Privacy Commission etc?

If YES please provide details.

Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving child safety?

If YES please provide details.

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 and claim made.

Failure to provide correct and true details of any conviction or other reason for possible

unsuitability will make you liable to dismissal from the employment of Levin East School

Board of Trustees should you be the successful applicant .

YES NO

YES NO

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6. REFEREES Please provide names, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) referees, who can

attest to your professional capability.

Please ensure that one is able to verify your ability to:

- Relate to/work constructively with your employer (Either BOT or Principal)

- Lead a team, work collaboratively with others to implement a project

- Please ensure that one referee is a colleague capable of commenting on your approach and

beliefs about learning and teaching.

Referee (1)

Name:

Address:

Telephone

Capacity in which you have known this person:

Referee (2)

Name:

Address:

Telephone

Capacity in which you have known this person:

Referee (3)

Name:

Address:

Telephone

Capacity in which you have known this person:

Private Business

Private Business

Private Business

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7. DECLARATION I, (Full Name)

(a) Consent to the school seeking verbal or written information about me on a

confidential basis from representatives of my current and previous employers and/or

referees and authorise the information sought to be released to the Board of

Trustees of Levin East School 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.

(b) Authorise the Board of Trustees of Levin East School and its agents to make any

reasonable inquiries concerning my background to assist in accessing my suitability

for the position of Principal at Levin East School for which I am applying.

(c) Authorise the Board, or nominated representative, permission to access any

information held for the Education Council for Aotearoa NZ, or any other educational

organisation, including information regarding matters under investigation, to gather

information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.

(d) Declare to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application and

in any curriculum vitae enclosed is accurate and 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

medical history with regards to gradual process, disease or infection can result in my

loss of entitlement for any compensation for ACC.

Signature: Date:

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Personal attributes:

Is able to work in partnership with BOT, staff,

students and the community using

effective communication.

As evidenced by:

Has a well-developed appreciation of

cultural and ethnic diversity, and

demonstrates a commitment to learning and

understanding the local people and

surrounding district, their histories and

relationship to the local landscape.

Promotes a collaborative, inclusive

and

supportive learning environment.

Analyses and appropriately uses student

information which has been gathered

formally and informally.

Uses critical inquiry and problem-

solving effectively in their

professional practice.

Will embrace and foster Tikanga Maori

and Te Reo Maori.

Encourages student’s individual strengths.

Engages whanau in the students' learning.

Supports students to uphold high standards of

behavior and personal conduct.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

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PERSON SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED

Personal Attributes:

Ability to conceptualise, plan and implement

an effective personalised learning

programme to raise student

achievement.

As evidenced by:

Is energetic, creative and positive, and will embrace

the community's vision for Levin East School of learn ako,

connect auaha, innovate kotuitui.

Shows a strong knowledge and

understanding of New Zealand Curriculum,

and 21st Century learning pedagogies and

how to how to apply this knowledge using

best practice.

Has an empathy for teaching Maori students

and utilizing the concepts of Tataiako and

Ka Hikitia.

Establishes and maintains effective

professional relationships focused on the

learning and wellbeing of akonga.

Shows a sense of integrity and professionalism.

Encourages and supports students to

take responsibility for own

learning.

Is effective in their organisation,

administration and time management.

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LEVIN EAST SCHOOL REFEREE’S REPORT

1. REFEREE’S NAME

2. POSITION

3. HOW LONG AND IN WHAT CAPACITY HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT?

4. IN YOUR OPINION WHAT QUALITIES DOES THE CANDIDATE POSSESS THAT MAKE

HIM/HER SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL AT LEVIN EAST SCHOOL?

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5. COMMENT ON THE CANDIDATE’S LEADERSHIP STYLE.

6. COMMENT ON THE CANDIDATE’S UNDERSTANDING OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN

THE DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE.

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7. WHAT EMPATHY DOES THE CANDIDATE HAVE FOR MAORI AND PASIFIKA

STUDENTS AND HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SKILLED IS HE/SHE AT UTILIZING THE

CONCEPTS OF TATAIAKO AND KA HIKITIA?

8. DESCRIBE THE CANDIDATE’S PERSONAL QUALITIES ESPECIALLY THOSE RELATING TO

HIS/HER ABILITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND INCLUSIVELY, TO LISTEN, TO

THINK AND PROBLEM SOLVE AND TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TEAM MEMBER.

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9. IN YOUR OPINION HOW SUITED IS THE CANDIDATE TO THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL

AT LEVIN EAST SCHOOL?

10. REFEREE’S SIGNATURE