Te Awamutu Primary

School

INFORMATION & APPLICATION

PACKFor Teaching Positions in 2019

Contact Details:Sharon GriffithsT.A.P.S Principal

principal@taps.school.nzPhone: 07 871 53 78

Together Achieving Personal SuccessMaa Mahi Tahi te Eke Panuku a Teetahi

Information PageTe Awamutu Primary (also known affectionately as “TAPS” to our community) is a decile 5 school located in the heart of Te Awamutu.

We currently have over 500 students on our roll, however, we will restart in 2019 with approximately 420 students. TAPS has a positive reputation in our community, this and the growth of Waikeria Prison and the employment opportunities this offers, are the most likely reasons for the significant roll growth we’ve had over the past year.

TAPS is a well resourced school with a number of teachers and learning support staff who are passionate about raising student achievement and looking after the health and wellbeing of our tamariki.

In 2017 we introduced Manaaki Te Karearea as our TAPS Guardian. Manaaki supports us on our vision of “Together, Achieving Personal Success” whilst always showing our

TAPS values (excellence, honesty, respect, care & concern and responsibility). Manaaki

Karearea are a powerful, native, New Zealand, bird that are known to be powerful and strong. This directly links to our school motto of “Kia Kaha”.

TAPS TEAM NAMESTo help build a strong pathway across our Teams at TAPS, we have named each area of the school with a te reo word that denotes the growth of a karearea from the an egg to a grown bird. Team 1 - Timatanga - The beginning of the learning journey for our pipi paopao.Team 2 - Taiohi - Young minds growing, developing their flight feathers and learning to fly.

Team 3 - Tauihi - First flight of young Karearea, gliding and developing flight confidence.Team 4 - Topa - Soaring for Excellence.You can access our website www.taps.school.nz for more information. We welcome school visits.

Applicant Details:1. Personal Details

Full name

Preferred Title

Address

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Mobile)

Email

Teacher Certification #

Expiry Date

Qualifications relevant to the position

2. Summary of positions held over the past 10 years

School Position held Reason for leaving Period employed

3. Proof of identity and right to work check

Are you a New Zealand citizen?

Shortlisted applicants being interviewed will need to provide originals of two types identification (one photo I.D e.g. passport, New Zealand driver license, and the other, a record I.D e.g. birth certificate, bank statement, a bill).

Have you ever had a criminal conviction?Convictions that fall under the clean slate scheme do not have to be disclosed.

Have you ever received a police diversion for an offence?

Have you ever been discharged without conviction for an offence?

Have you ever been convicted of a driving offence which resulted in temporary or permanent loss of licence, or imprisonment?

Are you awaiting sentencing or have charges pending?

In addition to other information provided are there any other factors that we should know to assess your suitability for appointment and your ability to do the job?

If you have answered yes, please mention here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving child safety?

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 position may aggravate or contribute to?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver’s licence?

Do you hold a current practicing certificate from the Education Council of Aotearoa?

4. Referees

Please provide the names of two people who could act as referees for you. At least one of these should be able to attest to your most recent work performance (please indicate in the table below). 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

Full name

Address

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Mobile)

Email

Relationship to applicant

Years known to applicant

Referee 2

Full name

Address

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Mobile)

Email

Relationship to applicant

Years known to applicant

Authority to approach other referees

Yes/No Initials

I authorise the Board, or nominated representative, to approach persons other than the referees whose names I have supplied, to

gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.

I authorise the Board, or nominated representative, permission to access any information held by the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) or any other educational organisation, including information regarding matters under investigation, to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position. 

5. Self-assessment

Please complete the following self-assessment. Please limit your responses to the space provided. Bullet points are acceptable. Personal StatementSummarise your reason for being a strong candidate for this role.

6. General

1) I give permission for a representative from Te Awamutu Primary School to check my record with the New Zealand Police.

2) To the best of my knowledge the statements in my application and Curriculum Vitae are true and accurate. I give permission for these claims to be verified. I understand that the conditions of my employment may be jeopardized if the claims are found to be false.

3) I confirm in terms of the Privacy Act 1993 that I have authorised access to referees.

4) I know of no reason why I would not be suitable to work with children/young people.

5) I understand that if I have supplied incorrect or misleading information, or have omitted any important information, I may be disqualified from appointment, or if appointed, may be liable to be dismissed.

7. Other Information

Please use the following space to provide any additional information that you wish the Management team to consider when reflecting on your application.

8. Signature and Date

To the best of my knowledge, the information included in this application is truthful and is an honest reflection of my practice as an educator.

____________________________________ ___________________________________

(Signature) (Date)

9. Next Steps

▢ completed application forms▢ cover letter ▢ C.V ▢ a photocopy of your NZ Education Council teacher registration card▢ using “Job Application (Your Name) ” in the subject line, send to principal@taps.school.nz

Please note: if you would prefer to send hard copies, these can be marked CONFIDENTIAL and posted to: Principal, Te Awamutu Primary School, 401 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu, 3800.

● The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday, 19th October 2018.● Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview the following week.● Note that application material will not be returned.