Marshland School

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in the advertised permanent position at Marshland School for 2018.

We are excited to advertise for our second Deputy Principal role to work alongside myself and Riki, our first Deputy Principal. This role offers a real opportunity for developing leaders who want to be part of a caring collaborative high functioning team who have very high expectations for the learning and wellbeing/hauora of our tamariki and staff.

There will be a teaching component of 0.6 negotiated with the Principal, which will involve CRT or Team Leader release, and will depend on the successful applicant’s skills. A key role of the new DP will be leading digital learning and 21st century skills across the school and specifically leading the implementation of the new Digital Technology Curriculum.

We are an increasingly diverse community and our programmes are underpinned by the values and principles our community hold dear through our learning model and the 7 principles of learning.

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, caring teacher and leader to join our senior leadership team. The successful applicant will be willing and able to work collaboratively with the Principal and Deputy Principal to provide strategic direction and guidance for our school’s learning community; be able to connect well with our parent community and contribute to providing all our learners with the best education possible at Marshland.

If you believe you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please find enclosed:

· Information about Marshland School

· An application form

· EEO Form

· Person Specification

· Job Description

Further information about Marshland School is available on our Website: www.marshland.school.nz

In making your application, please forward a letter explaining your suitability for the position. Be sure to make reference to the person specification and job description - we are looking for the right fit for our existing team. Be sure to add any area of the curriculum you consider to be strengths.

Please attach the completed application form with an up to date CV giving the contact details of 3 referees to further support your application.

Applications to be received digitally:

Email your application & EEO form to:

vacancies@marshland.school.nz

Marshland School is a decile 9 co-educational full primary school, catering for students from Year 0 to 8. Our new school is situated in a setting adjacent to the new Prestons Subdivision, and as such has been and will continue to be subject to significant growth. We have an enrolment scheme in place to manage the growth expected within the Preston’s Subdivision and the neighbouring Preston’s Park subdivision. Our opening roll in 2018 will be approximately 440, growing to approximately 470 by the end of 2018.

The school moved into its new site in January 2016. Our student roll has steadily increased since 2015 when it was around 200. With Stage 2 of the school build, we are now able to cater for 500 students and have the infrastructure for 650 students in the future. There are 5 learning Hubs of 360 square meters. Each learning hub joins on to a large purpose built technology area or Maker space. All of our learning hubs are configured as 2-year level groups within each hub. Teachers work collaboratively to meet children’s needs.

Stage 2 was completed in January 2017. It consists of a new learning hub for our intermediate children attached to a Ferndale Special Needs Satellite Learning Hub.

We have middle to high socio-economic status. The community is predominantly Pakeha with a 15% Maori and Pacific Island, and 2% Asian.

We are richly resourced with Information Technology throughout the school and we run a very successful Bring Your Own Device programme from years 5 to 8 where the students and teachers use Google Drive and a range of Apps to enhance learning for children.

Learning Model:

Deputy Principal Permanent Position 2018

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name: __________________________________

Address: __________________________________

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Contact Phone Numbers: Home ( ) _____________ Cell phone ( ) ____________

TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS and Date Awarded

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SUMMARY OF POSITIONS HELD (Commence with current position)

School/Institution

Position

Class (es)

Period Employed

PLEASE RETURN TO:

Please attach to your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter and forward to reach the address below

By

principal@marshland.school.nz

The Principal

Marshland School

11 Te Korari Street

Christchurch 8083

REFEREES:

1. Name __________________________________

Address __________________________________

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Phone numbers: Home ( ) _________________ Work ( ) _______________

Cell phone ( ) __________________

Capacity in which this referee is known to you:

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2. Name __________________________________

Address __________________________________

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Phone numbers: Home ( ) _________________ Work ( ) _______________

Cell phone ( ) __________________

Capacity in which this referee is known to you:

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3. Name __________________________________

Address __________________________________

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Phone numbers: Home ( ) _________________ Work ( ) ______________

Cell phone ( ) __________________

Capacity in which this referee is known to you:

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REGISTRATION:

Registration Number: __________________

Practising Certificate Expiry Date: ____________________

OFFENCES AGAINST THE LAW:

• Have you ever been convicted of an offence against the law apart from summary offences or otherwise know of any reason why you should not be employed in the school environment? YES / NO

• If yes, please supply the relevant details together with any comments you wish to make.

Please Note:

1. You may be asked to provide a copy of the relevant court record(s) available from the Police.

2. Failure to provide correct and true details of any conviction or reason for possible unsuitability will make you liable to dismissal from the employment of the Marshland School Board of Trustees, should you be the

successful applicant.

DECLARATION

• I grant authority to the Marshland School Board of Trustees or its agents under the provisions of the Privacy Act (1993) to contact any past employers and/or professional colleagues in addition to the named referees for the purposes of considering my suitability for the position.

• I agree to the Marshland School Board of Trustees or its agents under the provisions of the Privacy Act (1993) obtaining any information held on me by the Teachers' Council.

• All information supplied with this application is true and correct and can be verified.

Applicant's signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________

For Office Use Only

Date application received: _________________________________

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FORM

This sheet is for E.E.O. information only. It will be removed before the panel considers your application.

Gender: ___________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________

Ethnic Origin (Please tick one or two items from the list below)

New Zealand European

New Zealand Maori

Samoan

Cook Island Maori

Tongan

Chinese

Indian

Niuean

Tokelauan

Fijian

Other European (such as English, Australian, Scottish, Dutch)

(Please state) ____________________________________________

Other ethnic groups (such as Vietnamese)

(Please state) ____________________________________________

Person Specification:

This person specification is based on our vision for the school.

A Deputy Principal should be able to relate well to the whole school community. We want a Deputy Principal who:

· Is an effective teacher who also has an understanding of adult learning

· Is caring, empathetic and also inspiring

· Has a focus on evidence based practice and the ability to achieve positive results

· Is easy to get along with; open and collaborative

· Is willing to learn new things and has a positive, can-do attitude

· Is willing to be responsible for all our learners

· Can connect with the school values and culture of continuous improvement

· Is a confident user of technology and creator of effective systems

· Has a good sense of balance and can manage time effectively

· Is willing to go the extra mile for our kids

· Has a good sense of humour

Position Profile: 2nd Deputy Principal 3 Management Units (Fixed term units available dependent on expertise)

This profile describes the expectations of a Deputy Principal. Specific objectives and management responsibilities will be negotiated annually between the Principal and 2nd Deputy Principal, and recorded separately in a Performance Agreement document.

Position Aims:

In collaboration with the Principal be responsible for leading learning and strategic direction at Marshland School.

Successfully lead and develop the Learning with Digital Technology programmes across the school including the introduction of the new Digital Technologies Curriculum. Sustain the momentum of change in this area.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY AREA EXPECTATIONS

1. Culture

· Provide professional leadership that focuses the school culture on enhancing teaching and learning both inside and outside of the learning hubs (learning anywhere anytime)

· With the principal carry out observations of teaching and learning programmes, provide feedback and feedforward to teachers in regard to using digital technology

· Make constructive contributions to the work of the senior management team in a manner which supports effective school organisation and improved learning outcomes for students.

· Support the principal to develop positive relationships with students, staff and parents

· Participate openly in all leadership meetings with honesty, integrity and confidentiality

· Manage conflict and other challenging situations effectively and actively work to achieve

             solutions.

· With the principal, oversee the Behaviour Management systems and Restorative practice when required

· Teach collaboratively and model best practice, when required

2. Pedagogy

· Lead the development of learning with digital technologies across the school, aligning all practices to our vision and values, manage updates as required

· Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current approaches to effective teaching and learning.

· In conjunction with the principal develop and implement a needs-based professional development programme for staff

· In conjunction with the principal implement Marshland School’s curriculum and vision across the school.

· Coach and mentor staff to help them develop capacity with digital learning

· Use the Spiral of Inquiry to determine the most effective leadership practice to enable teachers and design  future focused teaching and learning

· Bring ideas from research literature and practice to staff for discussion.

· Implement modelling, mentoring and in-class support for classroom teachers to embed best practice in e-learning and modern pedagogy

· Analyse student achievement data and patterns to support “Teaching as Inquiry” in Years 1- 8

· Promote high standards and expectations for all students, including Māori and Pasifika students.

· Promote staff awareness of the targets in the school’s annual plan that are relevant to their area of responsibility.

3. Systems

· Initiate, plan and manage, in association with the principal, policies and management 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.

· Understand and operate within the limits of the delegated authorities and adopt a consultative approach with the principal and other staff on issues relating to school policy and systems.

· Provide information to the principal on areas of delegated responsibility in order to assist with effective day-to-day management and strategic planning in the school.

· With the principal, implement and support on-going school internal evaluation.

· Develop timetables for duty and learning spaces where appropriate

· Assist with developing systems to manage and keep in good order our school technology (hardware)

· With the principal, and IT person, oversee the updating of our website

4. Partnerships and Networks

· Foster relationships between the school and the community.

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.

· Establish and maintain good communication processes with staff, and between staff and  members of the senior management team

· Participate in the school’s performance management systems and make recommendations to the principal on appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.

· Network with other senior leaders around best practice with developing children’s digital fluency

Specific Responsibilities will be negotiated with the Principal.

· Actively engage and prepare Parent Education workshops around technology

· Act for the principal in the absence of both the Principal and the other Deputy Principal

· Oversee the smooth running of sporting programmes by having regular meetings with the sport coordinator 

Whole School Administration Support

· Participate in all leadership team activities.

· Support the principal with learning walks, hub observations and feedback, feed

              forward to staff keeping a digital record when required

· Support the principal to ensure we have smart systems to support staff to do their job.

· Develop duty timetables and road patrol timetables, updating staff should changes arise

· Develop other timetables for use of our spaces (hall, foyer etc.)

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