MT. SOMERS
SPRINGBURN SCHOOL
Mt. Somers Springburn School is a rural school set in the foothills of Mid Canterbury at the mouth of the Ashburton
Gorge.
The school’s five classrooms and administration area have been almost completely refurbished in the past four years,
and it also has an adventure playground area, a large playing field, a tennis/netball court, and a squash court in the
grounds.
Our school draws pupils from a wide area surrounding Mt. Somers and Springburn and receives close parental and
community support.
Mt. Somers is the gateway to o
recreational lakes (boating and fishing) in the Ashburton Gorge high country
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Mount Sunday where part of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was filmed
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Rivers, walkways and bush reserves, and is close to Mt Hutt Skifield
The area is rich in history and renowned for its mineral resources and geological uniqueness.
The school is part of the Mid Canterbury network of schools and as part of this group, schools interact for sporting and
cultural events.
A Principal leads and manages the school, working together with a Deputy Principal, and three Ministry of Education
funded teachers and one Board of Trustees funded teacher, and a range of support staff. All staff have a diverse range
of knowledge, skills, abilities, and understandings that they bring to their work each day.
Mission Statement: Our Children Our Future
Vision:
Mt Somers Springburn School will offer learners educational opportunities which are:
 Of high quality
 Equitable
 Relevant to individual needs
 Safe in an evironment that extends beyond the school grounds through programmes
which enhance academic, cultural, sporting and social development and achievement.
Our school is addressing the cultural heritage of New Zealand by
Developing in our children pride, respect for and sensitivity towards our own and others cultures
78 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mt. Somers, RD1, Ashburton, 7771, New Zealand
Phone: 03 3039 892
Fax:
03 3039 894
Email: office@mtss.school.nz
Job Description
SCALE A TEACHER
Permanent position.
A classroom teacher responsible to the Principal and through the Principal to the Mt. Somers Springburn School Board of Trustees.
QUALITY TEACHING EXPECTATIONS
A good teacher at Mt. Somers Springburn School ……..
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Is always challenging their curriculum learning and assessment knowledge, looking for ways to continually improve their
teaching practice.
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Provides a balanced curriculum through varied activities and teaching techniques to cater for differing learning styles within
the classroom, including higher order thinking.
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Is thoroughly planned and prepared before teaching takes place. They continually evaluate and reflect on their teaching
practice to action areas where it can be improved.
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Sees the parents/caregiver, the child and teacher as being shared stakeholders in the pupil’s educational journey. The
teacher needs to have excellent interpersonal skills to allow clear effective communication in reporting and goal setting to
take place
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Treats colleagues with respect, working with them co-operatively and collegially to promote students’ learning
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Promotes a positive learning environment where a high standard of work is expected, children are motivated, students set
and evaluate their own goals and where individual differences are valued
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Has a tidy, bright classroom environment. They have clear class management systems in place to cater to all learning
needs
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Class level dependent on teacher fit within teaching team.
Copy of Advertisement:
Permanent teacher, level dependent on successful applicant’s fit within our team. We seek an experienced and
competent classroom practitioner who can deliver quality learning programmes that challenge, inspire and
empower our learners. We are a well-resourced rural school who aim to make use of our wider community and
surrounds as a practical learning environment. The ability to use digital technology to enhance learning is
essential.
Applications close 12pm, 23 September. See vacancies at www.mtss.school.nz for application information.
MT. SOMERS SPRINGBURN SCHOOL
PRE EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONNAIRE AND DECLARATION
NAME: …………………………………………………………… DATE OF BIRTH: ………………….
ETHNIC ORIGIN: ……………………………………………… GENDER: ……………………………
MEDICAL:
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.
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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.
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Do you have any allergic reactions? If yes, please detail.
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REGISTRATION NUMBER:
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“I agree to the references/referees provided to the Mt. Somers Springburn School Board of Trustees, in respect to my application for
the position of ‘Permanent Teacher’ being used for the purposes of considering my suitability for the position.
I also agree that the Board may make further verbal or written inquiry from the referees provided and my previous employer(s)”.
DECLARATION:
“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”.
“I ……………………………………………………………………………………………...… (name) declare that to the best of my
knowledge the answers in this application form and the information provided in my Curriculum Vitae are correct and I understand
that if any false or misleading information is given, or any material information suppressed, I will not be employed, or if I am
employed, my employment will be terminated”.
Signature: ……………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………….
Application Details:
Written applications (including CV and completed Pre-Employment Questionnaire and Declaration) should be emailed to:
Brent Gray
Principal
Mt. Somers Springburn School
principal@mtss.school.nz