Welcome and thank you for your interest in Our Lady of Kāpiti School.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Principal to lead our Decile 7, Year 1-8 integrated Catholic Primary School, located in Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast. Our Lady of Kāpiti School (formerly St Patricks Primary School) was opened in March 2017 by Cardinal John Dew. We are very fortunate to now have a brand new modern learning environment and a growing roll.

Our Principal needs to be a leader who has a strong commitment to our Catholic Faith and to Catholic Education, the foundation for our school as well as the ability to lead 21st century learning.

It is fundamental that the Catholic Special Character and the Religious Education Curriculum are placed at and kept at the heart of all that we do at Our Lady of Kāpiti School. Our Catholic Special Character underpins whatever we undertake, from planning our curriculum to how we interact with parents, whanau and the wider parish community. When our Catholic Special Character is the foundation for every decision made, our unique role in the Catholic Church becomes evident and we respond to the mandate given to us by the Bishops’ Conference in The Catholic Education of School-Age Children. When we integrate our curriculum around Religious Education, we facilitate a personal encounter with Jesus Christ for our students, regardless of which subject is being taught. In order to do this, planning is carried out after much prayer and discernment, especially from the Principal and Senior Management Team. Our catholicity is our point of difference and our strength. It is the reason for our school’s existence.

“Willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment”

If you believe that you have the skills that we need for our next Principal, then please apply for this position.

Attached is an Application Pack which includes the following information:

1. Job Specifications and Position Description2. School Charter and Strategic Plan3. Application Forms, including S464 Form4. A copy of an article published in the September 2017 edition of Good News by Martin Elms and Maria

Higgison. “Our ‘New’ Pedagogy - as it relates to Religious Education at Our Lady of Kāpiti School”

To learn more about our school and to obtain an information pack, please visit our website: www.olok.school.nz

Yours sincerelyIsabel CarberryBoard Chairperson

3 Presentation Way, Box 540 Paraparaumu 5254 office@olok.school.nz 042986780

Our Lady of Kāpiti School

Principal SpecificationsOur Lady of Kāpiti School

Our Principal must be able to articulate, implement and oversee the successful achievement of our School’s Vision and Mission Statements.

OUR VISIONTo be the school of choice for Catholics living on the Kapiti Coast

OUR MISSIONAchieving Excellence by living the Gospel Values in a Catholic learning environment

Catholic Character – You will have a love of God

This means you will be: A committed practising Catholic. Comfortable with leading our school’s Catholic faith-based education community. Someone who will safeguard and enhance the unique character of our school. Familiar with the Catholic Religious Education Curriculum for Primary schools.

Qualifications – A love of Learning

This means having:

A relevant degree or tertiary qualification. Current full New Zealand teacher’s registration. Previous experience of at least a senior leadership role in a New Zealand school. Extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum. Working towards leadership level Certification in Special Character and/or Religious Education. Demonstrated understanding of assessment requirements. Knowledge of best teaching practice with a strong focus on teaching and learning developments. Strong analytical skills. Ability to make decisions. Experience in developing, coaching/mentoring staff. School management experience, including financial management experience. Experience in planning, priority setting and reporting. Skills in team building, development and motivation. Strong oral and written communication with the ability to listen and learn. Confident and effective communications with all stakeholders.

Personal Attributes – A love of Life

This means you will: Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, resilience and professionalism. Be self-motivated, energised and energising, with a strong desire to succeed. Be able to develop and articulate a vision for the future. Be approachable and have an appropriate perspective when dealing with issues. Be active and visible within the school and parish community. Be a supportive team player, able to motivate, inspire and engage in a clear and understood vision-led process. Be able to build strong and constructive relationships within the school and wider community. Be innovative and open-minded to new ideas. Be culturally sensitive in behaviour and attitude.

Position DescriptionCatholic Principal

Position: PRINCIPAL, Our Lady of Kāpiti School, Paraparaumu.

Key Task: The Principal is the leader of the School, and is responsible for religious, professional and administrative leadership. The Principal has, as a key responsibility, the strengthening and development of the Catholic Character of the School.

Salary Scale: U3

Conditions: The Principal will be employed under the conditions of the Collective Agreement for Primary Principals.

Reporting to: The Principal will work with, and be accountable to, the Board of Trustees.

Functional Relationships with:

Students, their parents and caregivers Staff Board of Trustees Parish Community Catholic Schools Education Service, (Wellington Archdiocese) Professional bodies, including Ministry of Education Proprietor, Cardinal John Dew through his Vicar for Education

Responsible for:

Managing and developing the school culture, with emphasis on the Catholic Character Providing leadership within the school community Exercising a leadership role in managing relationships and in representing the school School management and administration Maintaining a “no surprises” relationship with the BOT Chair Personal professional development

Accountable for:

Special Character:The applicant must be a fully committed practising Catholic who Is committed to the teachings of the Catholic faith Will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow in their journey with God Ensures the teachers are provided with the resources, training and knowledge to maintain and

develop the Catholic Character.

Culture:

In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, develop, implement and continue to grow the schools’ purpose, through it’s vision and mission statements

Promote a culture of leadership and a collaborative and supportive environment for learning and teaching Model respect for others and provide a safe learning-focussed environment Promote the bicultural nature of New Zealand and respect and foster the multicultural diversity of our school Recognise diversity in all students and acknowledge the skills and learning they bring to our school within an

inclusive environment Have effective conflict resolution management and work through all challenges to achieve positive outcomes Nurture a team environment within the staff through professional leadership that focuses on enhancing their

learning and teaching

Governance:

Meet the statutory requirements for management of the school Advise on, and assist in, the development of the school charter, annual plan, annual report, school policies and

procedures, and financial budgets Provide regular reporting to the Board on student progress and the school’s performance including factors

influencing student progress and school performance Analyse and make effective, timely responses to data, reports and reviews relating to student progress and the

school’s performance including ERO reviews, external audits, and student performance and progress data Advise the Board of any risks to the school

Pedagogy: Be an innovative leader who continuously learns, grows, and supports ongoing professional development Create an inclusive learning environment where all students can reach their full potential and experience

measurable progress Ensure regular structured opportunities for staff members to receive feedback and support in their professional

practices Analyse and act on school-wide evidence of student achievement to maximise student school learning, with an

emphasis on Maori, Pasifika, and taking into account the needs of individual students

Systems: Maintain appropriate systems to support the effective day to day operation of the school Operates within the Board’s policies and meet legal requirements Effectively and successfully manage and administer finances, property and Health and Safety systems Work with the Board to control, monitor and report the use of finance and assets Manage and maintain educational facilities equipment and the school grounds

Partnerships and Networks: Actively foster relationships with the Parish, school, and community including the Maori, Pasifika, and Filipino

communities Grow and develop professional relationships with and between a network of colleagues, schools (especially the

Catholic schools network), government agencies and the wider community Promote regular interaction with parents not only on student progress but in support of pastoral care and other

school-related matters Foster a strong staff team ethos that emphasises, and values, working together and professionally supporting each

other

Our Lady of Kāpiti SchoolTe kura o Te Whaea Tapu o Kāpiti

Charter

Strategic Plan

2017 - 2020

Our Lady of Kāpiti School is a co-educational state integrated Roman Catholic primary school providing an education based on our Catholic Special Character for

children from Year 1 to Year 8.

We are the school for the parish of “Our Lady of Kāpiti” which extends from Paekakariki in the south to Pekapeka in the North.

The school was originally called St Patrick’s.Established by the Presentation Sisters in 1954.

Renamed Our Lady of Kāpiti when relocated to the new parish school site January 2017.

“The Church has in a special way the duty and the right of educating, for it has a divine mission of helping all arrive at the fullness of Christian life”. Canon 794:1

OUR VISIONTo be the school of choice for Catholics living on the Kāpiti Coast.

OUR MISSIONAchieving Excellence by living the Gospel Values in a Catholic learning

environment.

Our desire is to be a school where children can be given an excellent Catholic education and achieve excellent academic standards.

We expect our graduating students to be self-motivated, self-managing children who will take their faith, values and love for all learning into adulthood; to become productive, caring and thoughtful citizens adding value to their own and the lives of those around them in the local and wider community.

We expect all those involved in the life of our school community, especially parents, Board members and staff to actively support our vision and mission.

OUR SCHOOL“The school is a Roman Catholic school in which the whole community through the general School programme and its religious instruction and observances exercises the right to live and teach the value of Jesus Christ. These values are as expressed in the scripture and in the practices, worship and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, as determined from time to time by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Archdiocese of Wellington, currently Cardinal John Dew”. (PSCIA 1975)

CARDINAL JOHN’S VISION FOR OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLSEvery student in a Catholic school participates fully in a community of believers which is inspired by the Scriptures and nourished by the Eucharist. Teachers and all staff are Gospel witnesses who inspire, encourage and support their students to:

“Walk the way of Jesus Christ.Live the life of Jesus Christ

And tell the truth of Jesus Christ.”

In so doing students realise their full potential as children of God within a holistic education system delivered with excellence.

GOSPEL VALUESThe Fruits of the Spirit are the core values referred to in our Mission statement. These underpin everything we do.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22

OUR LADY OF KĀPITI SCHOOLBy adopting the name Our Lady of Kāpiti school and retaining our traditional logo, the school has clearly identified ourselves as the parish school of Our Lady of Kāpiti. We have acquired a unique identity as a Catholic school in NZ - one that puts it at the centre of and service to Kāpiti region

A NZ Catholic school with the values, kaupapa and charism that honour the cultural and spiritual past, lives in the present and looks forward with founded hope to a fulfilling bicultural and multicultural future for the Catholic church here in Kāpiti.

The school was brought to life by the Irish missionary Presentation Sisters, pioneering parishioners and the Tangata Whenua; has been sheltered, protected and nurtured under the kākahu (cloak) of Mary the Mother of Jesus, in the shadow of the hills.

Now launched out into the wider community of Kāpiti, through the wisdom and guidance of Te Wairua Tapu (the Holy Spirit) and the intercession and support of Te Whaea Tapu (Mary Mother of God). Look to Mary to help us “Nurture our full potential” and achieve excellence by living the gospel values and helping others to have a personal encounter with Jesus.

Our logo looks back to the establishment of the school by the Presentation Sisters www.pbvm.org from Ireland. It also looks forward by reminding us to bring the light of Christ to the community we live.

The cross is an emblem of the Presentation Sisters, the shamrock a means by which St Patrick taught about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, being three yet one, and a link with our heritage.

OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY“Walking the way of Jesus Christ.

Living the life of Jesus ChristAnd telling the truth of Jesus Christ.”

OUR FOUNDATIONAL TEACHING PEDAGOGYNano Nagle, who founded the Presentation Sisters in 1775, saw education as a vehicle of liberation for the vulnerable and the powerless and she showed compassionate love for those in any kind of need. Our school inspired by Nano Nagle strives to promote holistic faith-based education and recognises that the educational journey is different for each person.

Our school strives to ensure that the dignity of persons is respected in a happy safe environment where children can learn and grow.

“PEDAGOGY OF LOVE”Based on the gospel, this pedagogy demands that we teach by looking at the world through the eyes of our students, not our own.

This pedagogy also asks us to reach out to children “on the periphery”: those who are poor, rejected and isolated.

Nano Nagle’s (Foundress of the Presentation Sisters) call was to provide care and education to those who were poor, rejected and marginalised.

CORE VALUES

100% EFFORT

Excellence

Faith

Fortitude

Opportunity

Respect

Truth

1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth

Isaiah 6:8 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them

Isaiah 6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose,

Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ

2 Corinthians 8:7 But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.

EXCELLENCE AT OUR LADY OF KĀPITIWe are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is therefore not an act but is a habit.

(Attributed to: Will Durant, The Story of Philosophy (1926) summing up Aristotle’s writing from Nicomachean Ethics.)

We give our best in whatever we do. We give the best in relationships. We set sensible and realistic goals. We keep trying, and learn from our mistakes.

OUR LADY OF KĀPITI SCHOOL STUDENT PROFILE

Key competencies are the capabilities people need in order to live, learn, work and contribute as active members of their communities (NZC).

Developing the key competencies, as described in our profile, will be a focus of their learning. Developing these key competencies is essential for all students NZ European/Pakeha, NZ Māori, Pacifica, Asian and all ethnicities.

By the time our students leave Our Lady of Kāpiti school we want them to…Demonstrate Catholic Character

in Action Participate in liturgy, prayers and all our Faith

traditions and rituals in English and Māori. Develop a knowledge and understanding of

Catholic values and teachings and carry this understanding into their actions at school, in the community and at home.

Accept and respect others as they are. Respect God’s creation. Know they are loved, accepted and valuable. Respect, understand and accept diversity. Show appreciation. Be developing a personal faith appropriate to

their age. Act with integrity. Be just. Know that in the same way they have “rights”

they also have “responsibilities”.

Develop and Grow

Have experienced leadership and how to work well with others.

Be willing to participate and contribute. Learn how to be independent. Develop resilience, confidence and self

respect. Know it’s ok to be wrong. Feel good about themselves. Recognise their own strengths and talents,

have aspirations for the future. Communicate effectively and appropriately. Manage themselves, time and their

possessions. Learn when to be competitive and when to

be cooperative. Learn to set realistic goals and work towards

achieving them. Cope with change and develop strategies to

manage failure. Be adaptable. Participate in a range of physical, cultural and

leisure activities and experiences. Have a positive “can do” attitude Have the skills to build positive relationships. Recognise and use their sense of humour

By the time our students leave Our Lady of Kāpiti school we want them to…

Strive for Academic success

Be self motivated and passionate about their own learning.

Develop ambitious, positive attitudes towards their school experience and life long learning.

Know how to learn and find out more. Know how to ask for help. Learn to take informed risks. Know that we can learn from our mistakes. Master the academic basics, reading,

writing, maths. Know that there is more to know -we don’t

have all the answers now. Develop skills and attitudes that prepare for

the future. Know how to communicate competently,

confidently and safely - oral, written and digital.

Know how to safely use, locate, gather and organise information from a range of digital or printed sources.

Know Their Place in the World

Have a sense of belonging. Contribute to the different communities to which

they belong. Value and appreciate the communities to which

they belong. Be respectful of the beliefs and religions of

others. Have general knowledge of the world around

them. Be able to take part in a variety of social and

cultural environments and situations. Have a knowledge of and pride in Kāpiti and NZ. Have developed values, competencies and

attitudes that enable them to be good digital citizens.

The Board recognises New Zealand’s cultural diversity and will provide learning opportunities in Tikanga Māori, and Te Reo Māori by ensuring teaching and learning programmes include opportunities such as instruction in Kapa Haka and integration of Te Reo into the daily life and Special Character of our school.

Review of Strategic Plan

Annual review September/October Review goals and prioritiesPrior to developing annual plan

Strategic review 2020 Full consultation and review.

Strategic plan 2017 - 2020

STRATEGIC VISION - New beginnings - Priorities for the next phase of the school’s development.

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

Priorities Goals Outcomes

School based integrated curriculum developed based on our Special Character, core values and pedagogy.

Students engaged in authentic learning.

Recognition of NZ’s cultural diversity and the place of Māori and Treaty of Waitangi in 21st century NZ.

Develop an authentic school and classroom based curriculum

o Attention given to students’ voiceo Opportunities for students to lead their own

learningo Consistent learning pathwayso Innovation

Incorporate Te Ao Māori into the school and classroom curriculum.

An innovative integrated school wide curriculum relevant to our students.

Students engaged in learning that they perceive as being relevant.

Students displaying the competencies and attitudes described in the students’ profile.

Students achieving at or above the National Standard. Te Ao Maori an accepted part of the classroom

learning and teaching programme.

Meeting learning and social needs of priority learners.

Second language learning

Start of each year realistic targets set for accelerating achievement of priority learners.

Teachers tracking progress of priority learning each term.

Provide a realistic budget to support achieving targets.

Enable students to be introduced to and learn a second language,

Annual targets for raising student achievement met or achieved.

Summary of progress for target students reported to Board at least twice a year.

By the time a student leaves Year 8 they will have had the chance to experience learning a second language.

Passionate, highly skilled and energetic teachers. Ensure all meetings are relevant and focused on strategic.

Unplanned interruptions kept to a minimum. Teachers have opportunities to research, develop their

capabilities and be innovative.

Focused learning taking place. Teachers energy levels managed. Less sick leave. Teachers enjoying their teaching. A school wide “growth mindset”.

Targeted professional learning and development for 21st century learning.

Exploration and development of effective teaching practices based on our core Pedagogy of Love.

Effective use of digital devices.

Ōtaki/ Kāpiti Community of Learning

Teaching as inquiry a priority for each teacher. Inquiry learning being used to deliver the classroom

curriculum. Modern learning practices (MLP) developed for use in

our flexible modern learning classrooms. Differentiated learning and collaborative teaching that

engages all children in learning. Challenging, explicit and purposeful teaching and

learning in reading, writing and mathematics happening daily or nearly daily.

Provide realistic budgets.

Ensure there are sufficient digital devices for students to use to support engagement in learning.

Participate actively in the development and implementation of the CoL

Teachers effectively interpreting, understanding and using evidence and research to effectively to improve teaching and learning.

Accelerated learning taking place. Students leading their own learning.

Forward thinking, reflective and collaborative teachers who embrace our Special Character and school curriculum.

BYOD implemented throughout the school. Cutting edge digital devices available for students.

Collaboration with schools in the district with benefits for moderation, professional learning and collegiality.

LIVING GOSPEL VALUES

Priorities Goals Outcomes

Gospel virtues foundation for the things we do. Integrated curriculum RE and NZC. Catholic liturgies prayers, rituals and teachings. Caring for our community and environment. NZ’s bicultural and multicultural heritage.

Gospel virtues defined, taught and practised throughout the school

RE curriculum effectively integrated with NZC as part of school and classroom curriculum.

Children specifically taught set prayers of the church. Te Ao Māori incorporated into our Special Character,

liturgies and prayers.

Evidence from observation and feedback that children are using gospel values at school, at home and when out and about in the community.

RE themes being used as a basis for planning and delivering school curriculum.

By the time children leave school they know key set prayers of the church.

Te Reo Maori used authentically in our liturgies, waiata and karakia.

Sacraments.

Ongoing staff and Board faith formation.

Year 4 children baptised and participating in sacramental programme.

At least three school masses a year on a Sunday with the parish.

Retreats and reconciliation incorporated into the school programme.

Effective staff and Board Special Character and RE PLD.

Majority of children at school have participated in sacramental programme.

Regular school masses on a Sunday part of the parish liturgy programme.

Observable increase in children attending Mass with families.

Staff and students retreats part of annual school programme.

Majority of Board and staff attending Eucharist.

Relationship with Our Lady of Kāpiti.

Use of school and shared parish facilities.

Strong relationship maintained and further developed between Principal, DRS and Parish Priest and Youth Ministry team.

Optimum use made of school and shared parish facilities to support parish and school strategic goals.

Develop links with the Filipino community

Shared events and activities. Parish “Funtime” still in operation hosted at school. Youth Ministry closely connected to school and using

school and shared facilities. Facilities effectively used, managed, maintained and

adequately funded.

GROWING OUR SCHOOL

Priorities Goals Outcomes

Transition. Ensure the Vision and Mission and culture of school are not compromised during the transition phase at the new school.

The current direction of school is maintained and developed (business as usual).

Effective transition to new identity and new location is achieved successfully.

Roll growth. Increase the roll of the school byo Being alert to and finding ways to market

the school authenticallyo Connect with parish baptismal

programme

By 2020 have a roll that is approaching 175. All children baptised at Our Lady of Kāpiti

receiving regular communication from the school community.

New staff. Employ staff who will add value to achieving our Mission and strategic vision.

Have an induction programme to integrate new staff into the culture and team at school.

Well respected vibrant staff committed to providing the best for our students.

Continually growing and developing teaching team.

Financial Strengthen our financial core Target budgets to achieve our strategic priorities

Surplus annual audited accounts Increase in locally raised funds Realistic increase in operational reserves.

Forms

Our Lady of Kāpiti SchoolApplication

for appointment of School Principal

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for applying for the position of Principal at our school. Please ensure you have a copy of the job description and Principal specifications before completing this application.

Complete the S464 Form and the Application Form and ensure you date and sign where indicated on the last page. Include the following in your application.

1) Attach your current curriculum vitae. If you include written references, please note that we may contact the writers of the references

2) Certified copies of qualifications should be attached. If successful in your application you will be required to provide originals as proof of qualifications

3) A completed S464 Form4) A completed Application Form

Failure to complete this application and answer all questions truthfully may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn or appointment being terminated if any information is later found to be false.

This application form and supporting documents will be held by the school. You may access it in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.

If you have any queries, please contact: Isabel Carberry (Chair), Board of Trustees by email, at bot@olok.school.nz

PLEASE NOTE: This page must be retained on file as part of the application, it must not be removed or destroyed

S464 FORM [Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, Section 65]

APPLICATION FOR A POSITION IN AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

RELATED TO THE SPECIAL CHARACTER OF A CATHOLIC SCHOOL (S464)

What is a S464 Position?

1.0 A S464 position is one for which “willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.” (Private Schools Conditional Integration Act, Section 65).

2.0 The Proprietor of the school has a responsibility to ensure that the school’s Special Catholic Character is maintained, and S464 positions are an integral element in this.

3.0 The Catholic Church describes these positions as a Ministry within the Church. A Ministry is an office in the Church to which a person is called by the Church community to serve that community – in this case the ministry of religious instruction. Therefore, such a person needs to be baptised and part of the Catholic faith community.

4.0 “Religious instruction” is rather more than Religious Education teaching. It implies the ability to support the Catholic religious life of the school by many specific actions, and by providing a personal example of what it means to be a Catholic. It does not necessarily mean that you will teach Religious Education, although in a primary school you would normally do so.

By law, the Board of Trustees of a primary school is legally bound to appoint only from a list of applicants acceptable to the Proprietor of the school acting in its statutory role. For secondary school positions acceptability is established by the appointments committee of the school. Once acceptability has been established, the Board of Trustees considers the information on this form together with the application in order, to assess an applicant's suitability for the position.

What is Acceptability for the Position Being Applied For?

Assessing AcceptabilityWhen assessing the acceptability of a teacher being considered for a S65 appointment with responsibility for religious instruction in a Catholic school, the following qualities are sought:

1.0 Response to a Call

Teachers with a responsibility for religious instruction respond to a call to share in the work of the Church. They should be willing to give their time and talent, not only to students, but to their own continued growth and understanding in their faith.

2.0 Witness to the GospelSuch teachers need to be committed to Jesus Christ, and to have an aptitude and ability to communicate the gospel message. They are people of prayer and reflection, and individuals who witness to a life of faith.

3.0 Commitment to the ChurchThey represent the Church and so they need to be in communion with the Church and the Bishop of their diocese. They test and validate their faith understanding and insights in the light of the gospel message as presented by the teaching authority of the Church.

4.0 Involvement in the CommunityThey are called to foster the concept of Christian community that people can experience in practice. A Christian community is nurtured especially through sharing in the Eucharist. Teachers holding tagged positions normally experience unity with the Catholic Church through frequent participation in the celebration of the Eucharist within the Catholic community. They also seek to co-operate with other parish leaders in making the parish itself a focal point of community in the Church.

5.0 Servant of the CommunityThey are committed to serving the Christian community, particularly in their parish and in the community at large. Such service means not only responding to people’s needs when asked to do so, but also taking the initiative in seeking to identify the needs of individuals and groups in the community, and then encouraging students to do the same.

6.0 Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThey seek to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to communicate the gospel message effectively. They are required to have a solid grasp of Catholic doctrine and worship, familiarity with Scripture, to have good teaching skills and a general appreciation of the curriculum requirements appropriate to the position. They also demonstrate an appreciation of the most suitable ways of communicating the teaching of Jesus Christ to others at their level of understanding and according to their life situations and their social and religious backgrounds.

7.0 Suitability for the Particular PositionThey show a level of commitment and knowledge appropriate to the particular position.

Important information about the form you will fill in

It is important to fill out this form as clearly and thoroughly as possible, even if that means repeating material included elsewhere in your application, because this form and the information it contains is used to determine acceptability. In the case of a primary school appointment this form is the only information the Proprietor has available, in order to determine acceptability.

Section D: Qualifications in Religious Education. Please include your Certification* details (if relevant), and any degrees or diplomas in Religious Education, or related subjects; the institution that granted these, and the year of graduation. Include qualifications in Catechetical Studies, Theology, Christian Family Life Education, any relevant pre-service and in-service courses you are currently undertaking or have completed. Even if the position does not include teaching Religious Education you may have details to record.

Section F: Other Qualifications and Experience. You may include any in-service courses relating to Religious Education and/or courses for personal development, such as scripture studies, which were not covered in Section D. You may also include your involvement in parish or Church groups or other organisations. Please add any other qualifications, training or experience you consider relevant to Catholic Character.

S464 referees may be asked to attest to the qualities and/or qualifications recorded in this form. At least one such referee must be your parish priest (or parish pastoral leader) or a priest recently known to you who can judge whether you fit the criteria for a teacher in this position. It is prudent to obtain agreement from your referees before nominating them.

*Certification for Teachers in Catholic Schools: Certification (formerly accreditation) is, the means by, which teachers are recognised for their professional preparation in taking faith-leadership roles in the Catholic school. Diocesan Catholic education offices can explain the course work and levels of certification available to teachers.

N.Z.C.E.O.

February 2017

S 464 FORM [Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, Section 65]APPLICATION FOR A POSITION RELATED TO SPECIAL CHARACTER IN A CATHOLIC SCHOOL

A. POSITION BEING APPLIED FORPosition:School:

Address:

B. PERSONAL

First Names:

Surname:Address:

Religion:

Telephone Number Day: Evening:

Fax Number: e-mail:

C. PARISH

1.0 Are you a member of a Catholic parish community? Yes No

If yes, name and address of parish:

2.0 Are you involved in parish ministry? (e.g. Youth Ministry, Ministry of Word, Eucharist, Hospitality, Service, Liturgy) Yes No

If yes, name of Ministry or Service .................................................................................................................................................................

D. QUALIFICATIONS OR COURSES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND/OR THEOLOGY (See Notes)

Qualification/Course Attended, (Include your Certification for Teachers in Catholic Schools if

applicable)

Institution and Year

Duplicate and attach relevant CV material or certificates etc as appropriate.

3.0 If you are a beginning teacher, were you associated with a Catholic school as part of your practice teaching professional training? Yes No

If yes, name and address of school(s):

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E. PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE SPECIAL CHARACTER OF A CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Position School Year Level From To

F. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO THE SPECIAL CHARACTER OF A

CATHOLIC SCHOOL (See Notes)

G. CATHOLIC CHARACTER REFEREES Please provide three referees. At least one referee must be a priest, ethnic chaplain or lay pastoral leader who is familiar with your religious practice. (See note on referees.)

1 Name Phone: Day

Address Night

Cell

Email

2 Name Phone: Day

Address Night

Cell

Email

3 Name Phone: Day

Address Night

Cell

Email

I acknowledge and accept that the information I have supplied will be used by the Proprietor (Board of Trustees in secondary schools) in terms of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 (Amendment 1989 section 68) to assess my acceptability for the position as defined in the Act, and also by the Board of Trustees to determine my suitability for the position as defined in the Act. I have read the information in this document that explains acceptability.

Signed:.......................................................................................... Date:

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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENTfor School Principal, Our Lady of Kāpiti School

PERSONAL DETAILS:

TITLE: (please tick one) Mr Mrs Miss Ms

Surname/Family name:

First names (legal/full):

CONTACT DETAILS:

Full Postal Address:

Contact phone numbers:

Daytime:

Cell phone:

Do you hold a current New Zealand drivers Licence? Yes No

Do you have any endorsements or special classes to your licence? Yes No

LEGAL AND SECURITY

Are you a New Zealand citizen? Yes No

If not do you have resident status, or Yes No

A current work permit? Yes No

Have you ever had a criminal conviction? Yes No(Convictions under the clean slate scheme do not have to be disclosed. See the Ministry of Justice website for further information relating to this if you require it)

If “Yes” please detail:

Have you ever received police diversion for an offence? Yes No

If “Yes” please detail:

Have you been convicted of a driving offence which resulted in Yes No temporary or permanent loss of licence or imprisonment?

If “Yes” please detail:

Are you awaiting sentencing/currently have charge pending? Yes No

If “Yes” please detail:

Have you been the subject of any concerns involving student or child safety? Yes No

If “Yes” please detail:

Are there any additional factors that we should know to assess Yes No your suitability and ability for this job?

If “Yes” please elaborate:

Teacher Registration:

No: ………………………………………….. Certification Expiry Date: …………………….………….

HEALTH AND WELLBEING:

Have you sustained any injury that could inhibit you from completing thetasks of your job? Yes No

Do you have any medical conditions that would affect your ability to do Yes Nothis job?

Have you suffered an illness (including mental) or injury caused by gradual Yes Noprocess, disease or infection, such as occupational overuse syndrome, stress or repetitive strain injuries which may be aggravated or contributed to by doing this job?

Please describe any medical issues we should be aware of:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Highest Secondary level qualification:

Tertiary level qualification, (including Post graduate work):

Relevant Educational qualifications or other relevant to this position:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY It is expected that a full curriculum vitae be included with this job application which will list the names of all past employers, period of time, you worked for that employer and the positions held, and a brief outline of duties.

In addition, we ask you to provide the names of at least four people who could act as referees for you. At least one should be able to attest to your most recent work performance. If you have included written references from these or other people, please note that we may still contact the writers.

You should include references from the following categories

1) Employer (direct report)2) Current work colleague 3) Employee (if applicable, if not a reference from a second current work colleague)4) Community member

Please list the details of your referees below :

NAME CONTACT DETAILS(Organisation & address)

PHONE(landline preferred)

RELATIONSHIP(i.e.: employer/colleague)

As part of this application, we ask for your authority to contact other referees if the Board deems, necessary.

AUTHORITY

“I authorise the Board, or nominated representative, to approach persons in addition Yes Noto the above listed, to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position applied for here within”

“I authorise the Board, or nominated representative, permission to access any Yes Noinformation held by the Teachers Council, including matters under investigation,to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position”

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe position you have applied for requires specific knowledge, skills, attributes and personal characteristics. These are stated in the Principal specification section of the job description. For the purposes of this interview the BOT will be placing particular emphasis on the areas of leadership, communication, and 21st Century learning techniques. Please outline below how you meet these particular attributes and abilities.Even though you are attaching a CV, please complete this section in full. Please contact the BOT Chair if you have any questions in regards to this section.You may wish to expand on this on a separate document.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Describe a situation in a past role where you have been challenged to meet this KPI

What strength of knowledge, skill, or personal characteristic did you demonstrate in this situation?

Change Leadership:Builds a clear and shared understanding of what the school environment and performance will look like if the school‘s vision/purpose is achieved, and identifies the actions, skills, and attributes required to achieve that outcome.

Communication:Works towards a continual strengthening of the communication and relationships, between, Board, staff, students, parents/caregivers, parish and community stakeholders

21st Century Learning:Provides professional leadership that focuses on enhancing learning and teaching

Other:This could be any other area you wish to tell us about from a previous role which demonstrates why you are the best person for the job.

DECLARATION:I, the applicant, certify that:

The information I have supplied in this application is true and correct. I confirm in terms of the Privacy Act 1993 that I have authorised access to referees. I know of no reason why I would not be suitable to work with children/young people. I understand that if I have supplied incorrect or misleading information, or omitted any important

information, I may be disqualified from appointment, or if appointed, may be liable to be dismissed. I have included all relevant documentation as outlined in the application package.

Signature:_________________________________________________________________________________Date:______________________

Applications should be sent to The Chairperson, Our Lady of Kāpiti School BOT, PO Box 540, Paraparaumu 5254 or emailed to vacancy@olok.school.nz.

Our ‘New’ Pedagogy – as it relates to Religious Education at Our Lady of Kāpiti School(Article for Good News and the News. NZ Catholic Education Office September 2017)Martin Elms Principal, Maria Higgison Deputy Principal

Pedagogy, the method and practice of teaching, is always evolving. Currently the trend is towards modern or innovative learning practices, in open, multi-use teaching spaces. The truth is, that the staff at Our Lady of Kāpiti School have been implementing modern learning practices for several years, well before moving to our new school. Collaborative planning, team-teaching, inquiry learning and coaching students for independence is mandated in our school curriculum. The design brief for our beautiful new buildings was driven by our existing curriculum and pedagogy. The modern flexible learning environments we now enjoy support us to continue to develop our practice.

At the start of the design process teaching staff and school leaders were invited to contribute to the design brief. The architects wanted to know how the spaces would be used, what the priorities were and what is unique about this school, compared with any other build.

We thought long and hard about how we could ensure we were building for best practice, now and in the future. We also wanted to explore what our special character would look like translated into indoor and outdoor spaces. How could our special character be deeply embedded in the build? Not just as pretty add-ons at the end, but underpinning the whole design process.

We established our priorities, based on our values. These included: A pedagogy of love: seeing things from a child’s perspective and reaching out to those on

the fringes. Community outreach: parish connections, whānau engagement, being a welcoming

place. Encouraging healthy hearts with beautiful spaces, for relaxation and solace. Encouraging healthy minds with a library and great classroom design. Encouraging healthy bodies, with spaces and facilities that encourage physical activity,

skills development and risk-taking. A place to explore and enjoy God’s awesome creation. We firmly believe that religious education should be integrated into every subject and

brought out into the playground. As DRS Geoff Mettrick says: “God isn’t put away with the RE books!”

So what have we learnt? Catholic Character and Religious Education transcend buildings. Teacher passions, capabilities, professionalism and engagement with our Catholic faith

are what underpin successful development of Catholic Character and engagement with Religious Education

The new learning environment allows teachers flexibility and space to modify their teaching to engage children in way that meets their learning needs.

New buildings enhance and enable what we do rather than define what we do.