RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Deputy Principal (Director of Teaching & Learning)

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RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Deputy Principal (Director of Teaching & Learning)

Appointment Process and Time Line

Applications for the above position are invited from candidates who have a proven record of teaching excellence, administrative capability and the ability to help lead learning in a secondary school, and who are prepared to show a commitment to the school’s co-curricular programme. Applications are by:

Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Completed Application Form. The address for all application documentation is: Mr Kevin Carter Principal Rongotai College PO Box 14 063 Kilbirnie Wellington 6241

or by email to: the.principal@rongotai.school.nz

It is anticipated that the following time-line will be followed:

Position advertised in Education Gazette: Monday 27 May Applications close: Friday 14 June Short-list: by Wednesday 19 June Interviews: Saturday 22 June Reference checking: by Friday 28 June

Appointment made: by Friday 5 July

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING)

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should have the following qualities: Qualifications and Experience:

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and be a trained teacher with current registration.

Have a realistic understanding of what is required as a day-to-day manager of a progressive secondary school for boys.

Have an understanding of the pressures and challenges facing students, staff and parents in a changing education environment.

Have an appreciation of contemporary curriculum and assessment development. Philosophy

Have a clear personal philosophy of education, and be passionate about the education of young men.

Be committed to the mission statement of Rongotai College and seek to enhance the ethos and traditions of the college.

Be committed to ongoing personal professional development.

Have personal integrity and a commitment to fair and equitable outcomes.

Be aware of and sensitive to different cultures and social differences.

Have an appreciation of the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi in an education setting.

Leadership

Have demonstrated qualities of leadership, including those of having a whole school perspective and the ability to make decisions, even those that do not meet with immediate approval.

Be enthusiastic, supportive, approachable and able to empathise with staff and students.

Have a commitment to community / school involvement and to co-curricular activities.

Have the ability to lead by example, to gain respect and to motivate staff and students.

Be able to enjoy, manage and initiate change and successfully convert ideas into action.

Be able to deputise for the Principal when necessary, at meetings related to the school and its community.

Be self motivated and have the ability to contribute positively in a strong team environment.

Be able to work as part of a management team, and maintain loyalty to that team. Management

Have a proven record of administrative competence at middle or senior management level.

Have demonstrated well developed people skills (approachable, sense of humour, good listener, clear communicator)

Have an effective management style that consults widely, is flexible, delegates appropriately, provides support and reflects clear thinking with personal accountability for actions taken.

Have effective communication skills, both oral and written, with staff, students, parents and the wider community.

Have demonstrated a high energy level, and the ability to work under stress.

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Leadership Roles - 2019

Principal Deputy Principal

Director of Teaching and Learning Deputy Principal

Director of Pastoral Care Assistant Principal

Director of Academic Achievement

1. Leadership of school

2. School Climate and Tone

3. Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

Property Committee

Discipline Committee

4. Policies, Guidelines and Procedures

5. Staffing & Timetable

6. Communication

Outside agencies

Media

7. School Marketing

8. Strategic & Annual Planning

Charter and Annual Planning

Property (10YPP and 5YA)

9. Performance Management & Appraisal

SMLT

10. Pastoral Care and Discipline

Suspensions

11. Testimonials (with Deans)

12. Professional Development [with DTL and SCT]

13. International Students (including International Marketing)

14. Community Liaison

Pasifika Parents’ Association

1. Leadership of Curriculum and Assessment

2. Kahui Ako liaison, including leadership and co-ordination of WS positions

3. Leadership of School Review and

Evaluation

2019 – Curriculum, Timetable and Reporting

4. Leadership of Performance Management & Appraisal Systems

5. Day-to-day running of school (incl. Relief)

6. Information Technology

7. Health & Safety

Evacuations & Civil Defence

8. Community Liaison

Whanau

9. School Climate and Tone

1. Leadership of Pastoral Care systems and Pastoral Care Team

2. Provisionally Certificated Teachers

3. Performance Management & Appraisal

of Pastoral Care Team

4. BOT Discipline Committee (as required) 5. Community Liaison

Parents’ Association 6. School Climate, Tone and Discipline

1. Evaluation and Monitoring of School-wide Achievement

2. Evaluation and Monitoring of Achievement of all students

3. Talented Scholar Programme 4. NZ Scholarship Programme

5. School Climate and Tone

One Deputy Principal will formally deputise for the Principal during any short-term absences (1SMA) and this will rotate on a bi-annual basis. In 2019 this role will be performed by Blair Simpson

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Deputy Principal (Director of Teaching & Learning)

UNITS: 7 Management Units (Permanent) 1 Senior Management Allowance (Permanent)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Board of Trustees

RELATING TO: Principal Deputy Principal Management Staff Teaching Staff Support and Non-teaching Staff Students Parents and Caregivers

The two Deputy Principals will work closely with the Principal and Business Manager as part of the Senior Management and Leadership Team (SMLT) of Rongotai College.

It is envisaged that the Deputy Principals will rotate the School Operations and Student Management portfolios on a bi-annual basis.

On annual rotation, one of Deputy Principals will fulfil the role of Principal’s Proxy and will deputise when the Principal is absent and make decisions accordingly, within the framework of the policies of the college.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

1. To be an effective teacher.

2. To be an informed and professional leader.

3. To ensure that all students are encouraged to learn and develop to their full potential.

4. To assist the Principal to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the college.

5. To take responsibility for the promotion and the development of the policies, philosophy and vision of the college as outlined by the Principal.

6. To discuss matters of policy with the Principal as part of the Senior Management and Leadership Team and initiate changes to policy and management of the school where appropriate and applicable.

7. To support, implement and review the school’s strategic and annual plans and goals.

8. To be a reflective practitioner and evaluate the effectiveness of areas of responsibility.

9. To foster positive relationships between the school and community.

10. To contribute to the leadership and the supportive networks of the college.

(1) Deputy Principal – Director of Teaching & Learning Portfolio

Key Tasks Expected Outcomes Performance Indicators

1. Being an effective teacher Will teach one timetable line.

Maintain the qualities of a registered and qualified teacher.

Successful appraisal against teaching standards for Experienced Classroom Teacher (see Teacher Job Description).

2. Being an informed and professional leader.

Appreciates and accepts a professional leadership role; displays suitability, efficiency and responsibility; and provides direction and purpose.

Familiarity with educational issues and initiatives and developments in school administration and management.

Implement initiatives to improve the operations of the school.

A commitment to own Professional Learning and Development.

Positive appraisal as a member of SMLT.

Communication of current initiatives and developments to staff and SMLT.

Implementation where relevant, of initiatives and developments.

Brings ideas from research and practice to staff.

Membership of regional DAP Association and attendance at meetings.

3. To participate in the leadership and management of the school

Models appropriate behaviour and skills. Communicates, supports and upholds Rongotai College’s vision and values, as outlined in the charter and strategic plan.

Actively supports the Principal and SMLT.

Attends and contributes fully to staff briefings and meetings.

Is a role model for staff on professional behaviour and teaching practice.

Is consistent and supportive in relationships with staff; listens to concerns of staff and provides support.

4. Day-to-day running of the school High quality systems, which facilitate all administrative tasks occur on time, are continually reviewed and developed.

All important items are shown on the school calendar; calendar is updated regularly and published appropriately.

All administrative tasks occur on time.

Smooth running of the school day through pro-active planning and advice to staff and students.

Daily notices are published before school each day.

All classes are covered by appropriate, qualified relief teachers

Key Tasks Expected Outcomes Performance Indicators Smooth running of the school occurs by ensuring crucial

tasks happen in a timely and appropriate manner, including:

Calendar of events & daily notices

Assembly

Teacher relief

Staff duty

Staff and Caregiver’s Handbooks

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)

Lost property

Year 8 induction

Events (e.g. prizegiving, parent-teacher interviews, enrolment interviews).

when teachers are absent, and no class is unsupervised.

Appropriate data on teacher absence and relief is collated and presented to the Board of Trustees.

All NOVOPAY data for relief teachers and staff leave are filed in a timely manner to ensure relief teachers are paid.

Staff duty roster is established and all staff undertake duties as required.

Maintains a high profile in the grounds and buildings ensuring that grounds duty is working effectively.

All relevant school systems and information are documented in staff and caregiver handbooks o All handbooks are regularly updated o All handbooks are distributed in a timely manner.

All EOTC applications are dealt with quickly and efficiently and with student safety in mind. Risks and appropriate Risk Management strategies are put in place and all procedures are followed.

Prior notice of all school events communicated effectively in a timely manner to appropriate stakeholders (staff, students, school community).

Year 8 induction interviews proceed in a timely manner.

Smooth running of events such as assemblies and prizegiving

and appropriate student attendance and behaviour at such events. Hall set up for events.

Students, staff and parents are advised of meetings at least two weeks before each event; college environment is neat, tidy and appropriate so as to portray the college in the best possible light.

5. Management of Information Technology

Oversees IT systems and use throughout the school.

Ensures school IT systems run smoothly and efficiently through having a constructive relationship with external IT support providers.

School IT systems run smoothly and efficiently with minimum disruption to school processes and operation. Any technical issues are resolved quickly.

Liaise effectively with IT support providers.

Key Tasks Expected Outcomes Performance Indicators Administration of KAMAR student management system. Attends ICT Management Committee meetings.

KAMAR runs efficiently and documentation for staff is up-to-date.

6. Curriculum and Assessment Smooth running of the school by ensuring the curriculum processes occur in a timely and appropriate manner

Curriculum handbooks and course selection

Department management documents and schemes

Reports

STAR oversight

Exams and entrance tests.

Class Placement.

Curriculum review and development occurs as an on-going process.

Is a member of the Professional Development Committee.

All staff members are encouraged to be reflective practitioners as part of the appraisal process.

Keeps up-to-date on curriculum and assessment matters.

A course selection time-line is developed and maintained.

Curriculum handbooks and course selection material is updated and handed out to allow timetable to be developed in a timely manner.

Department Management documents and schemes are regularly updated.

Reporting to parents is appropriate and timely: o report systems are regularly reviewed o report timeline and deadlines are established and

publicised to staff o report writing support is given to staff o report checking systems are established o reports are printed and distributed to parents as per

timeline o reports are saved on-line and backed-up on the server.

Staff and students are given ample notice of school internal examinations; examination timetable is published at least two weeks prior to examinations occurring; Renner Hall and other venues are set up appropriately for all examinations (including external examinations).

STAR programmes are reviewed annually.

Year 8 entrance tests are well organised; contributing schools are informed well in advance of tests; staff are organised to mark tests; students appropriately placed in classes.

Attends all Professional Development Committee meetings.

Assists staff with teacher inquiry and knowledge-building to promote improved student outcomes.

Key Tasks Expected Outcomes Performance Indicators

7. Health and Safety Oversee the welfare and safety of teaching and non-teaching staff and students in the school.

Ensure a safe learning and working environment is maintained and maintain a Health and Safety register.

Ensure evacuations are performed to a high standard and staff and students have knowledge of their responsibilities.

Liaison with Civil Defence.

All issues of Health & Safety are recorded in the Health and Safety register.

All major issues reported to Principal and Board of Trustees.

Evacuations and evacuation drills are performed to a high standard, and outcomes are reported to Board of Trustees.

8. Performance Management, Appraisal and Professional Development

Oversee the performance management and appraisal of all teaching staff.

Participate in the performance management and appraisal of Heads of Department.

All teaching staff appraisals are completed by specified date.

Appraisals of specified Heads of Departments (in consultation with Principal) are completed by specified date.

9. Property Be an active member of the BOT Property Committee. Attends meetings and plays an active role in the on-going redevelopment of school grounds and property.

10. Community Liaison Foster positive relationships between the school and its community.

Act as the liaison between the Whanau Support group and the school and attend their meetings.

Regularly attends Whanau Support meetings and gives feedback to SMLT.

11. School Climate, Pastoral Care and Discipline

Assist with and maintain a good school climate.

Assist with pastoral care.

Assist with discipline matters as they arise.

Works collaboratively with SMLT and staff to ensure school climate and tone are positive.

Maintains a high profile in the grounds and buildings ensuring that student relationships are positive.

12. Demonstrate a willingness to participate in the wider life of the school

Attendance at and support for extra-curricular activities, especially dances and annual events e.g. Leavers’ Ball.

Has a presence at school events.

Involvement in school activities is reflected in appraisal.

13. To carry out specific and reasonable tasks delegated by the Principal or others with delegated authority

Delegated tasks carried out effectively. Tasks completed within specified time frames.

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About our school

FACTS The following are some facts about the college of interest:

Decile 6.

Currently, approx. 716 pupils with an annual intake at Year 9 of approximately 140-150

12 FTE international students in 2019.

Teaching staff of 49.

21 prefects at Year 13.

Rongotai College has an expansive 9.658ha site, with excellent facilities for a number of sports.

Modern, renovated classroom facilities, excellent equipment and up-to-date computer technology (approx. 1:2 students). New gymnasium opened in June 2013.

HISTORY Founded in 1928, Rongotai College celebrated its 90th Anniversary at Queens Birthday

Weekend 2018.

Initially a Year 7-13 school for boys, the intermediate division closed in 1964 to allow for the opening of Evans Bay Intermediate School.

We are enriched by a heritage of excellence and are rightly proud of the successes of our Old Boys in all fields.

Famous Old Boys are acknowledged around the school with profiles in the learning areas they would be associated with – for instance, Sam Morgan’s biography is located in the Commerce and Digital technology areas.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT and CURRICULUM With a roll of approx. 716, we are small enough to know the learning needs of each boy

well, but large enough to offer an extensive curriculum that meets the academic and vocational needs of all our students.

We offer a broad course for all students in the junior school enhances by a range of option choices. There is a greater specialisation from Year 11.

At Year 9, there are three streamed classes and three broad-banded classes based on the entrance test in November and assessment information provided by contributing schools. The average class size of Year 9 is 26 students per class.

NCEA is the assessment system offered at Rongotai College, with students having access to Achievement Standards and Unit Standards where appropriate.

Based on NCEA results, Rongotai College continues to improve, and is now achieving ahead of the local Decile 9 co-Educational school.

The school has had a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy since 2014, and students are encouraged to utilise the power of the campus-wide wi-fi in their learning. All classes utilise BYOD and Google docs, with the school providing for students who do not have a device.

PASTORAL CARE Vertical form classes mean that junior students develop close relationships with senior

students and quickly share in “The Rongotai Way”.

Form teachers and deans establish early contact with families of new entrants, creating a partnership between home and school which supports each boy’s development.

Regular meetings between deans, class teachers and senior managers maintain our pledge of ensuring that every student advances academically, socially and personally.

Career profiling and advising is undertaken by the Careers staff each year, starting in Year 9.

Our Non-Violence Policy and a firmly-enforced discipline system provide a solid framework by which we maintain a harmonious and safe environment for all.

The school is part of the school-wide Positive Behaviour for Learning Initiative, and is working towards embedding the processes of this initiative.

SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES All pupils are encouraged to take part in co-curricular activities and there is a variety of

sports and cultural opportunities available.

Over 30 sports are offered at the college and students are engaged in cultural programme ranging from drama and public speaking to musical performance.

Over 80 per cent of our students play at least one sport for college teams, while most play two – or more!

Across the range of sports, Rongotai is competitive: o Strong athletics and cross-country programmes; we compete in McEvedy Shield

annually. o Basketball – Wellington Senior Champions and Top 4 in Junior competitions in 2018. o Floorball – Junior National Secondary School Champions 2018 and 2019, Seniors 2nd in

National Secondary School Championship 2018 and 2019. o Football – 1st XI regularly in Premier Youth League and competitive in lower grades.

Two time winners of the National Secondary Schools Championship. Football Academy in operation.

o Futsal – Senior and Junior Top 4 in NZSS Championship. o Hockey – Premier grade runners-up in 2018; Rankin Cup in 2019. o Rugby – traditionally strong 1st XV. 5th in Premier grade in 2018 and competitive in

lower grades. Recent ‘Old Boy’ All Blacks include Ma’a Nonu and Ardie & Julian Savea. o Softball – 2nd in National Secondary School Championship 2019. o Water Polo – 7 times National Champions. o New sports offered in recent years include Cycling and Rowing.

Choir and Barbershop performance groups, Jazz Band, Rock Bands and Chamber Music Group. Jazz Combo silver at NZSS Jazz Festival 2019.

Strong culture of debating and public speaking.

Polynesian Club and Kapa Haka regularly participate in festivals and competitions.

A musical is produced every two years (“The Wizard of Oz” to be performed in 2019) in collaboration with Wellington East Girls’ College and other local schools.

170 Coutts St, Kilbirnie, Wellington PO Box 14-063, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6022

PHONE: +64 4 939 3050 EMAIL: the.principal@rongotai.school.nz

www.rongotai.school.nz

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