Application Pack

2022

September 2021 Dear Applicant Re: Position Thank you for your interest in these exciting position at Whakarongo School (permanent and/or fixed term). Our Vision is for Whakarongo to be an INQUIRING SCHOOL and we hope you will be keen to be part of our journey. We have a vacancy in our school available. This position commence at the start of Term 1 2022. Please ensure that your application includes the following:

• Completed application form (see application forms) • Curriculum Vitae (email or hard copy) • Any other relevant information you wish to bring to our attention

All applications must be marked "Confidential" and reach us no later than Midday on Thursday 3 June 2021. Please enclose a self-addressed envelope if you would like your hard copy CV to be returned. Applications must be sent to: The Principal Whakarongo School 17 Stoney Creek Road RD 10 Palmerston North Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions. You are also most welcome to phone me and arrange a visit to our school. Good Luck with your application! Jaco Broodryk (Principal)

Stoney Creek Road, RD 10, Palmerston North Tel/Fax: (06) 356 9640 principal@whakarongo.school.nz

School Profile Our School Location Whakarongo School is on the corner of Stoney Creek Road & Napier Road, approximately 6km east of Palmerston North. It is in a rural setting amongst trees and landscaped grounds. Our community Whakarongo School is the heart of the Whakarongo community. It is semi-rural, with the benefits of being close to city life giving it a blend of both worlds. The community is positive and supportive. Our Buildings and Grounds The grounds are extensive and well planted, with native and exotic trees, and include a wilderness area for students. There is a confidence course, two adventure playgrounds, swimming pool and tennis courts, a sports turf, large fields and other hard surface areas that children can also use. We have modern and up to date classrooms that include 2 purpose built Modern Learning Environment (MLE) teaching blocks and a learning street. Our School Our current roll is 530 to 550. Staff are very passionate about the individual student and keenly support the positive relationships that exist between home and school. Staff and students strive for excellence in their classrooms with the school curriculum based around the concept of the “Whakarongo Kid” and developing Whakarongo Kids as effective learners. We are participants in the Northern Cluster group of schools and the Palmerston North East Kāhui Ako. At Whakarongo School, we follow an integrated approach to curriculum delivery with the “Whakarongo Kid” providing the foundations for this alongside Literacy and Mathematics, contributing to how students’ making sense of their learning. We use a Conceptual Curriculum that helps us focus on key concepts and develop understanding and information skills. We are currently developing a comprehensive STEM programme for the school. Since 2015 we have reorganised the school into Flexible Learning Environments (MLE). The school is organised in 7 PODS of 3 homerooms each, with all teachers and learners working collaboratively. We are an Apple Distinguished School and the use of eLearning in supporting learning is a strength of our school, and embedded in all teaching and learning. We have a BYOD programme in Years 3-8, and the school supplies iPads for the Year 1-2 students. Classes share samples of their work (especially multimedia) using SeeSaw and other google applications. Whakarongo is a finalist in the 2021 Prime Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards. We have 21 class spaces, a Library, Community Hall, Maker Space, general offices, sickbay, various storage rooms and a staff room. Staffing consists of:

• Principal U5 • 2 Deputy Principals • 2 Senior Leaders • 5 pod Leaders • Scale A Teachers

Our school is governed by a committed Board of Trustees who works with the management team and staff to deliver a top class education to our students.

Timeline:

22 September 2021 - Advertisement online

19 October - Applications close

20 October - Short listing

21 October - Interviews*

Term 1 2022 - Position commences

• Will be held at the discretion of the appointments panel Criteria:

Scale A positions Key Tasks: Collaboratively teach as part of a small team in a Flexible Learning Environment (3 teachers in a POD) Play a full role in the school’s activities Professional: Have relevant teaching experience in Junior/Middle School Understand philosophy behind Numeracy and Literacy Teaching & Learning Comfortable using eLearning as part of the Learning Process Comfortable working in a collabroative teaching environment Personal: Keen to improve own practice Willingness to explore new ideas and embrace change Flexible and positive Team player Good sense of humour Added bonus (any of these): Science/Technology/STEM eLearning (Apple) Experience in a MLE Music/Drama/Arts Te Reo Ability to teach at different levels in the school.

Links to Teachin Standard Links to Pro essional Relationship Standard

● Knows the learner● Shows awareness● Is responsive:

○ To cultures○ Learner Needs

● Knows the curriculum● Knows and uses effective pedagogy

○ Builds shared language○ Builds on and connects learning

● Builds relationships with ākonga, kaiako, parents, whānau and outside agencies

● Communicates:○ Open and honestly○ Clearly, concisely and consistently

● Is mindful and respectful● Contributes and shares ● Is professional and supportive● Shows empathy:

○ Values strengths○ Values difference

Te AuahatangaTe Urungi

Te Mahi TahiTe Tuhono, Te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro

Links to Learnin Focused Culture Standard Links to Desi n or Learnin & Pro essional Learnin Standards

● Understands ourselves as learners● Takes on different roles● Has consistent and clear high

expectations for ākonga and fellow kaiako

● Motivated● Passionate● Accountable● Responsible

● Open-minded and Innovative● Uses future focused pedagogy● Always learning: has inquiring

approach to own learning and thinks critically.

● Challenges and extends learners● Flexible and adaptable

● Growth mindset● Reflective