Commencing April 2010
POSITION
·
The
position will be part of a team of Teachers under the professional supervision
of the Second Deputy Principal (Junior Jets Team Leader).
·
The
position is most likely to be a Fixed Term position for 2010 (April –
December), teaching a Year 1-2 class.
Note: This is NOT suitable for a
Beginning Teacher
THE IDEAL PERSON
·
An
excellent classroom teacher with a range of skills in teaching children at this
level.
·
Recent
successful teaching experience, current New Zealand Registration and recognised
as an able practitioner.
·
A
sensitive person with a genuine interest in providing every child with the best
possible learning opportunities.
·
Professional
in every sense, committed to teaching, to life-long learning and to providing
extra opportunities for students to develop and grow.
·
“A
people person”, with an interest in others, an ability to inspire confidence
and self worth.
·
A
teacher with a range of proven skills in Literacy and Numeracy teaching, plus
interest and skill in other areas of learning.
·
A
person of high integrity, able to operate as a team member, share
responsibilities, and “go the extra mile” for colleagues and for our children.
JOB DESCRIPTION FRAMEWORK
·
Teach
a Year 1-2 Class, developing in all children a love of learning, an
appreciation of quality standards, and an acceptance of excellence as
achievable and desirable goals.
·
Establish
and maintain excellent relations with parents/caregivers, other service
providers and the community.
·
Work
with a team of dedicated professionals in establishing sound teaching
practices, quality learning programmes and an enjoyable, safe and positive
environment.
·
Develop
current skills and investigate new areas of professional development,
benefitting Lytton Street School and its learning community.
·
Identify
and nurture the culture of the school, which values the child as the focus of
our attention.
·
Provide
a full range of learning activities for all children, across a broad spectrum
of ability, home background and social/emotional/behavioural circumstances.
·
Maintain
evaluation and assessment records, following Lytton Street School’s pupil
monitoring and tracking processes.
APPOINTMENT CRITERIA
·
The
most suitable candidates will be chosen.
·
The
Appointment Team will comprise the Principal and both Deputy Principals.
·
The
following criteria will be used in making the selection (not in priority order).
-
Teaching
ability
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Professionalism
and Curriculum strengths
-
Personal
qualities
-
Commitment
to excellence
-
Additional
skills, interests, and willingness to be involved in additional activities
-
Qualifications
and successful experience
-
Strengths
and talents applicable to Lytton Street School
-
Potential
to develop into a top teacher.
PROPOSED TIME FRAME
·
Ad
appears in Education Gazette of 8 March (online from 18 February)
·
Applications
close at 3.00pm Friday 26 March 2010.
·
Short-Listing
on 26-27 March
·
Interviews
approx 30-31 March
Appointments to commence at
the beginning of Term Two (19 April) or as soon as can be arranged.
Geoff Lovegrove, Principal
February 2010