Hautapu School
Application Pack
(Position, Person Specification, Job Description)
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Associate Principal/Teaching (Year 2) position at our
school. We are excited to have this opportunity (due to promotion) at our school to reflect
the school’s development as a 21 century environment.
Being an Associate Principal at Hautapu School means;
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Work in a school with highly effective teaching practices
Be an important part of a truly supportive, school and community
Work in partnership with the Principal and Deputy Principal
A school that is the right size – not too big or too small
This information pack will give you information to support your application. Additional
detail will be available and aspects of the position discussed with applicants who are
shortlisted. Our website www.hautapu.school.nz also provides additional information
about our school teaching and learning. This position requires an experienced teacher (0.2
leadership release and 3 M.U) who has a passion for developing his/her leadership capacity,
who is willing to take on leadership challenges, working with teachers as lead learner and
coach within our Junior Team and school. If you would like to visit Hautapu School please
email admin@hautapu.school.nz to arrange an appointment.
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Description of our school
Person Specification
Job Description
Professional Standards for Associate Principals
Timeline for position
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We look forward to receiving your application by noon on Monday 19 October.
Yours sincerely
Marilynn Jones - Principal
Hautapu School Established 1877
Hautapu: ‘Sacred Wind’
U4 236 Students
Hautapu School is nestled in a picturesque semi-rural setting, 10 minutes north - west of
Cambridge. Our full primary school (Years 1-8) is surrounded by mature trees, paddocks
with cows grazing, and the constant activities of rural life. It is a quiet, tranquil environment
which nurtures the mind and the body. The ethic of care is shown in the relationships
between our children, staff and community. Our senior children have leadership
opportunities to not only assist with the running of the school but to set the basis for lifelong learning and caring about others and the environment. Our classrooms are named
after native trees and shrubs (trees of knowledge, values and learning).
“The seeds of knowledge”; “Te kākano o te mātauranga”
Pōhutukawa Pod: (Hautapu Spirit and Culture); Totara: (Respect); Rimu: (Hauora- wellbeing); Kowhai: (New life, inquiry); Tawa: (Strength and Courage); Nikau : (Cultural, The
Arts); Koromiko: (Beliefs and celebrations); Kauri: (Mana)
Our children experience a range of academic, cultural, sporting and camp activities in a wellbalanced curriculum. We teach our children to be self-regulated learners who are able to
reflect on their own learning processes and to ‘learn how to learn’. We have twice yearly
Student Led Conferences.
All our children participate in yearly speech writing and presentations to develop confidence
and the ability to speak to an audience. We are working towards our Gold Award as an
Enviroschool with established classroom plots and the development of a propagation shed.
The school has been invited to grow and plant Kowhai tress for landscaping planting
surrounding the new Cambridge Expressway.
We are fortunate to have a heated, 20 metre swimming pool
which was opened in 2011 thanks to the Board and
generosity and support of the community. We are able to
offer our students swimming skills in Terms 1 and 4 plus after
school swimming coaching. In Term two our tennis/netball
courts were resurfaced using TigerTurf.
As a traditional rural school we continue to hold Agricultural Days, Flower Shows, Whole
School productions and Grandparent Afternoons.
Person Specification
We are looking for a teacher (Year 2 class) and leader (Junior Team) who is a team player,
resilient, excited about working in innovative ways and who works hard and has the best
interests of children at the heart of their teaching decisions.
The personal qualities required in this role are:
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High personal standards
Likes children; open to a child’s perspective on life
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communicator orally and in writing
Team player
Flexibility in outlook
Innovative thinking
Strong self-management skills
Resilient
A positive attitude
Ability to manage time effectively
The professional (knowledge, skills, attributes) qualities required in this role are:
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A current NZ Teacher Registration
A high level of professionalism
A sound and extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
An awareness of cultural and global issues of significance
Future focused – awareness of 21 century pedagogies
Confident user of eLearning tools
A competent classroom practitioner
The ability to lead a change initiative
Motivated to learn, lead and coach others
Is able to make decisions
Manage and balance workload commitments
Flexible thinker and open to new ideas
Fully involved in the extra curricula life of the school
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: To support the Principal:
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To ensure education of the highest quality is delivered to the children.
To ensure learning opportunities are maximised.
To work with the school staff and Board of Trustees to provide professional and
administrative leadership, consistent with the aims of the school charter and the
policies and procedures of the board of trustees.
To provide professional leadership in an environment which provides effective
learning, teaching and personal development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To develop a tight working relationship with the Principal
and Deputy Principal and have trusting professional dialogue regarding:
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The overall management and professional leadership of the school, for the
implementation of policies and programmes, direction and supervision of all staff,
teaching and non-teaching.
The day-to-day operations of the school, taking direction from the school’s charter,
its policies, and the Board of Trustees. Deputise for the Principal/Deputy Principal as
required both within the school and at external meetings.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
AREA OF PRACTICE: CULTURE
Will provide professional leadership within the Junior Team and school that focuses the
school culture on enhancing learning, teaching and student achievement;
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In conjunction with the principal, develop and implement a school vision and shared
goals focused on enhanced engagement and achievement for all students.
Promote a culture whereby staff members take on appropriate leadership roles and
work collaboratively to improve teaching and learning.
Model respect for others in interactions with adults and students.
Maintain a safe, learning-focused environment.
Promote an inclusive environment in which the diversity and prior experiences of
students are acknowledged and respected.
Manage conflict and other challenging situations effectively and actively work to
achieve solutions.
Demonstrate leadership of learning through participating in professional learning as
required.
AREA OF PRACTICE: PEDAGOGY
Within team and school create a learning environment in which there is an expectation that
all students will experience success in learning;
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Promote, participate in and support on-going professional learning linked to student
progress.
Demonstrate leadership through engaging with staff and sharing knowledge about
effective teaching and learning in the context of the New Zealand curriculum
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Ensure staff members engage in professional learning to establish and sustain
effective teacher / learner relationships with all students.
Ensure that the review and design of school programmes is informed by schoolbased data and other evidence.
Maintain a professional learning community within which staff members are
provided with feedback and support on their professional practice.
Appraisal of teachers using an inquiry and knowledge- building cycle for improved
student achievement and teacher practice.
Analyse and act upon school-wide evidence on student learning to maximise learning
for all students.
AREA OF PRACTICE: SYSTEMS
Will develop and use management systems to support and enhance student achievement;
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Exhibit leadership that results in the effective day-to-day operation of the school.
Operate within board policy and in accordance with legislative requirements.
Use school / external evidence to inform planning for future action, monitor
progress and manage change.
Prioritise resource allocation on the basis of the school’s annual and strategic
objectives.
AREA OF PRACTICE: PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS
Works to strengthen communication and relationships to enhance student achievement;
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Work with the principal to facilitate strategic decision making.
Assist in actively fostering relationships with the school’s community.
Actively foster professional relationships with, and between colleagues, and with
government agencies and others with expertise in the wider education community.
Interact regularly with parents and the school community on student progress and
other school-related matters.
Actively foster relationships with other schools and participate in appropriate school
networks.
HAUTAPU SCHOOL
TO APPLY
Please email the following to admin@hautapu.school.nz
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Completed application form
Your CV
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position
TIMELINE
24 September
Position advertised
19 October
Applications close 12 noon
23 October
Shortlisting and notification of successful candidates
27 – 30 November
School visits at negotiated times
1 November
Interviews
2 November
Successful applicant notified
4 November
Unsuccessful applicants notified
Permanent Associate Principal, Year 2 Teaching Position; Commencing Term 1, 2016
We seek an enthusiastic, innovative, highly skilled and experienced teacher to join our team
and lead the Junior School. Applicant must have recent junior teaching experience, and a
desire to work collaboratively with a supportive team. The successful applicant will have
outstanding organisational skills, a sound knowledge of current pedagogy, curriculum and
assessment, a strong commitment to improving student outcomes and the ability to
embrace and lead change as we grow our collaborative learning spaces.
Applications close 12 noon, Monday 19 October. Please visit our website
www.hautapu.school.nz to down load Application Pack and Application for Appointment.