principal appointment
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H U N T E R V I L L E C O N S O L I D A T E D
S C H O O L
PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT
Information & Application
A 33 Bruce Street
P 06 322 8210
CONTENTS
Timeline for the Appointment 3
About Hunterville School 4
Person Specification 5
Job Description 6
Other Information 7
Application for Appointment 8
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TIMELINE
The Hunterville School Board of Trustees has set the following timeline for the appointment
of their new Principal. The Board of Trustees has the discretion to vary the timeline as
necessary.
Timeline for the appointment of the U4 Principal
for Hunterville School Gazette Advertisement (Online)
30 September 2019
Closing date for applications
25 October 2019
Shortlisting completed
30 October 2019
Shortlisted applicants notified
30 October 2019
Interviews
3 November 2019
Appointment confirmed
5 November 2019
Position commences
Term 1, 2020
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HUNTERVILLE SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL MOTTO:
Hunterville Pride… Together We Strive
OUR QUALITY STATEMENT:
Quality Learning, Quality Behaviour, Quality Environment
OUR GOLDEN RULE:
Treat others the way you would like to be treated
We are a well-established rural Year 1 – 8 school located in the Rangitikei District with a
stable role of 175 students, seven teachers (mixture of experienced and new to the
profession) and competent teachers aides. We are a well-resourced, financially sound, rural
school with great grounds and fantastic facilities, positive and respectful country kids, an
active Board of Trustees and Home & School, along with a very supportive, involved and
friendly wider school community. Our school maintains close links to our local marae in
Rata. Approximately 20% of our students identify as Maori with most of the remaining
students identifying as Pakeha.
We are known predominantly as a Reading, Writing, Maths and Sport school but we offer
so much more. Our school grounds are substantial with plenty of asphalt area, an astro-turf
court, lots of green space, and we flank the local sports ground, swimming pool, and
Hunterville Domain. We host an interschool Cross Country and Athletics. We have an active
Sports Club which offers children the opportunity to play rugby, football, netball and hockey
in the winter, and a Cricket Club for the summer. We hold some fantastic school camps
including visits to Raukawa Falls, Mangatepopo, Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.
We stage a major school production every second year and ensure that our students get
out and about to attend all sorts of school and education related activities, events and
learning throughout the Rangitikei and Manawatu Districts. And so much more!
For more information about the school please visit http://www.hunterville.school.nz/ or
take a look at our Facebook page.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful applicant will have:
● Successful experience as a primary/intermediate school classroom teacher and team
leader/AP/DP, school principal or acting-principal
The successful applicant will have demonstrated all or most of the following:
● Superb communication and interpersonal skills
● The ability to inspire and build strong relationships with our children, staff and
community
● Being active and visible within and outside of the school
● Passion for what it is to be a rural school
● Empowering leadership and the ability to articulate an exciting vision for learning to
all members of the school community
● The ability to decision-make with student achievement and well-being at the
forefront
● Strong knowledge of current pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
● Experience and skills in school strategy, finance, property and asset management
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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 employed by and is
responsible to the Board of Trustees for the effective day-to-day operation of the school
and for all other delegated responsibilities. 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 a full Board member in his/her own
right, sharing with other Trustees’ the collective responsibility for the governance of the
school.
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.
● In the role of the Educational/Pedagogical Leader
● In the role of the Professional Leader
● In the role of the Administrator
● In the role of the Communicator
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OTHER INFORMATION
● Hunterville is a picturesque, rural community situated on SH1 and is situated just
25km from Marton, 45km from Feilding, and 60km from Palmerston North and
Whanganui. There is a pre-school playcentre, rugby, squash, tennis, golf, cricket and
bowls clubs, two petrol stations, a Four Square, a plumber and electrician and other
service businesses, two local pubs, a town swimming pool, a range of shops and
cafes, and the school bus service runs to our school and to Rangitikei College in
Marton as well. The Rangitikei District is a diverse region offering many sporting,
recreational and cultural experiences.
● All information received will be confidential to the board of trustees and the board’s
adviser.
● If you are selected for an interview, you may bring whanau and or a support person.
Please advise us in advance if this is your intention.
NEARBY PLACES
Lake Taupo / Turangi 1hr 30min
Wellington 2hr 5min
Mount Ruapehu – ski field 1hr 30min
Wanganui 45min
Palmerston North 45min
Marton 15min
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APPLICATION FOR : PRINCIPAL POSITION
Please send a cover letter outlining yourself and your strengths in 500 words or less, a
current CV and complete the below application form and forward it to:
Bridget Harvey, Hunterville School, 33 Bruce St, Hunterville
or email to: [email protected] by 3pm Friday, October 25 2019.
PERSONAL PROFILE
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
SURNAME
FIRST NAME(S)
ADDRESS
MOBILE HOME
D.O.B. PLACE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY:
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.
Yes / No
Current Driver’s License? Yes / No
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2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
HIGHEST QUALIFICATION HELD
DATE OF CERTIFICATION
TEACHER’S REGISTRATION NUMBER
PRACTISING CERTIFICATE EXPIRY
DEGREES / DIPLOMAS YEAR:
YEAR:
YEAR:
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Please include a copy of your current Practising Certificate from the Education Council of New Zealand.
3. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
SCHOOL / INSTITUTION LOCATION
POSITION DATE APPOINTED
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYER
NAME
POSITION YEAR:
CONTACT DETAILS IF NOT A REFEREE. ADDRESS
PHONE
Please include a copy of your current Practising Certificate from the Education Council of New Zealand.
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?
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.
Yes / No
5. CONVICTIONS
(a) 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 wish to make.
Yes / No
(b) Are you currently awaiting the hearing of any charges? If YES please provide details.
Yes / No
(c) 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.
Yes / No
(d) Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving child safety? If YES please provide details.
Yes / No
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 of any conviction or other reason for possible unsuitability will make
you liable to dismissal from the employment of Hunterville School Board of Trustees should you be the successful applicant.
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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 ● 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
MOBILE OTHER
CAPACITY IN WHICH YOU HAVE KNOWN THIS PERSON
REFEREE 2
NAME
ADDRESS
MOBILE OTHER
CAPACITY IN WHICH YOU HAVE KNOWN THIS PERSON
REFEREE 3
NAME
ADDRESS
MOBILE OTHER
CAPACITY IN WHICH YOU HAVE KNOWN THIS PERSON
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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 Hunterville
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 Hunterville School and its agents to make any
reasonable inquiries concerning my background to assist in accessing my suitability for the
position of Principal at Hunterville School for which I am applying including a visit to my
current place of work if the Board deems it important.
C. Authorise the Board, or nominated representative, permission to access any information
held by the Education Council of 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 that 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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