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PRINCIPAL
APPLICATION
PACK 2017
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25 January 2017
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Principal at Levin East School.
Levin East School is an Innovative high performing school. We celebrate our student’s
diverse ethnic backgrounds, their fantastic and progressive teachers, a supportive and
engaged Board of Trustees and a passionate and active school community.
We offer an exciting opportunity to a motivated leader who can add their experience
and vision to our team. Our new Principal will be an excellent communicator, who is
visible & innovative. This person will recognise and value learning that is culturally
rich and inclusive and they will inspire students and staff to constantly strive for
excellence.
The following documents are included in this application pack:
- Process
- Job Description
- Application Form
- Personal Specifications
- Referees Report
Further queries or information can be obtained by contacting Rachael Davis BOT
Chairperson (021)0350977 or email [email protected]
Please note: Applications must be received by 20th February 2017
We look forward to receiving your application
Rachael Davis
Chairperson: Levin East School
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PROCESS
Timeline for appointment process:
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
Please note that applications must be received by 20th February 2016
SHORTLISTING
Shortlisting will be completed by 24th February 2017 Successful & unsuccessful candidates will
be notified on this date.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held at Levin East School on the 4th March 2017. If you are not available for
the interview at this time, please note this in your covering letter. The position is available
from the start of Term 2 2017.
We may wish to visit your current school, any visit would be between the 27th Feb and 3rd
March and would be arranged with the applicant.
Request for further information / application instructions:
Please make contact with the Board Chairperson for additional information.
Please email your application to: [email protected] with the subject title of:
‘Confidential – Principal Application’.
Or post or deliver to Levin East School, 90 Bartholomew Road, Levin. Attn - Office Manager.
Applications should provide:
- A CV
- Completed application form
- Three (3) Referee reports as per this application pack
- A covering letter explaining how the school will benefit from your leadership
- Completed Person Specification sheet outlining examples
Referees:
- Please deliver referee reports to your three referees. Referee forms should be
emailed separately from your application and be received by Levin East School no later than
20th February 2017.
- Nominated referees may also be contacted by the appointment committee (or their
agents) for further/more detailed information.
- The Levin East School Board of Trustees has the right to make confidential enquiries
as to the suitability of each candidate as it sees fit.
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LEVIN EAST SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Principal is the professional and administrative head of the school.
The Principal’s role is to lead and manage the school in the achievement of its vision and
mission in a manner consistent with the school charter, the strategic plan, Board policies, and
all statutory and regulatory requirements.
The Principal is a full Board member in his/her own right sharing with other Trustees’ the
collective responsibility for the governance of the school. At the same time, in the role of the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Principal Fulfils a position as the main advisor to the Board
and its committees.
The Principal, as the chief advisor to the Board of Trustees, will consult with the Board
regarding policy and the review, development and implementation of the strategic plan and
the Principal will prepare the annual operational plans and budgets for Board approval.
The Principal is employed by and responsible to the Board of Trustees for the effective day-
to-day operation of the school and for all other delegated responsibilities.
The Principal’s management role involves four main areas of responsibility. In each of these
areas the Principal will implement Board approved policies and prepare the supporting
procedures to ensure that these policies are effectively implemented.
1. IN THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL LEADER a) The Principal will effectively lead the teaching staff in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of educational programmes designed to deliver the New Zealand Curriculum as
well as other adopted or required national and/or local initiatives and curriculum goals/aims.
b) The Principal will ensure that all teaching and learning effectively contributes to coherent,
balanced, and equitable programmes that reflect national requirements, established school
priorities, promoting and supporting both in school learning and co-curricular activities.
c) The Principal will also ensure that all programmes are adapted to the specific learning
needs of individual children and will enlist the assistance of specialist agencies when and if
necessary.
d) The Principal will ensure that all student progress and achievement in all programmes will
be effectively monitored, recorded and reported generically to the Board and specifically to
students themselves and to their families/caregivers.
e) The Principal will be recognised as the professional leader of teaching and learning with a
strong educational philosophy and vision that concurs with that of the school.
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2. IN THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL LEADER a) The Principal will be a visible and strong leader with an effective, well developed
educational orientated skill-set that includes: a sense of humour; great inter-personal skills; a
commitment to the development of young children; strong verbal and written
communication skills; a calm logical approach; is an organizer, a strategic planner and a goal
setter; has efficient administration capabilities; sound financial ‘nous’; a collaborative and
inclusive style; is a good listener, a reflective thinker, a problem-solver and a decision-maker;
collaborates as a team-player who has high expectations of self and others.
b) The Principal will assist in the employment of competent staff in all areas of the school
through the effective implementation of the school’s personnel policies.
c) The Principal has responsibility for on-going staff appraisal, for the professional
development and learning of staff through an approved professional development
programme, for staff discipline and professional conduct as specified in the appropriate
collective and individual contracts and school policies.
d) The Principal shall be an effective role-model for staff, students and the wider school
community in terms of how they present and conduct themselves both professionally and
personally within and outside of the school.
3. IN THE ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR a) The Principal will oversee all aspects of school organization and management, including
day- to-day financial management. The Principal will supply such information as may be
required by the Ministry of Education and other educational agencies or statutory bodies.
b) The Principal will ensure that appropriate personnel, salary and leave information be
provided to the contracted Payroll Service in a timely and accurate manner.
c) The Principal will liaise with the Board regarding all property matters, in particular
expenditure of any Board or MOE funds, major maintenance and on-going capital works.
d) The Principal will ensure the adherence of all school rules and regulations.
e) The Principal will provide effective management of the school’s buildings, equipment and
grounds to ensure that the environment is clean, safe and contributes to positive educational
outcomes.
f) The Principal shall ensure that all Board policies are implemented as required and that
procedures are developed and in use to support the Board’s policies and strategic aims.
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4. IN THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNICATOR a) The Principal will report regularly and effectively to the Board of Trustees on management
issues and on the progress toward and the attainment of charter and strategic goals. This
evidence will be provided on a planned basis and indicate the extent to which policy and
performance objectives have been met and guidelines and procedures followed.
b) The Principal will liaise effectively with the Chairperson and other Board members at all
times over matters of mutual interest or concern.
c) The Principal will provide effective professional and timely advice and reporting to the
Board. The Principal will facilitate a harmonious working relationship between the Board and
school staff.
d) The Principal will brief staff on all aspects of school governance, management and
administration to ensure that effective communication networks operate within the school,
to foster positive staff relationships and to provide staff with the opportunity to participate in
and contribute to decision-making within the school.
e) The Principal will promote a climate of trust, co-operation, support and goodwill between
the school, key stakeholders and the community it serves.
f) The Principal will maintain a system of effective communication and consultation between
the school, staff, students, parents and wider community including local lwi.
g) The Principal will encourage and facilitate parental involvement in the school. It is the
Principal’s responsibility to report regularly to parents/caregivers on their children‘s progress
at the school and to the community at large on the school’s progress towards the
achievement of charter and strategic goals/aims.
The Principal’s management responsibilities will be negotiated each year with the Board of
Trustees and will be expressed in a Performance Agreement.
The Performance Agreement will include the Principal’s Job Description, the Principal’s
Person Specification (see attached) and the Professional Standards for Primary Principals . It
will also contain specific annual goals for the Principal and the school as aligned to the school
strategic plan.
This Performance Agreement will also take into account of the provisions of the Primary
School Principals’ Collective Agreement.
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APPLICATION FOR PRINCIPAL’S POSITION
Levin East School – Personal Profile
Please complete this form and email or send it with your CV
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name:
Address:
Contacts: Home Phone:
Mobile:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Nationality / Citizenship:
Please include photo identification with your application – e.g. passport photo or drivers
licence
Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand?
Where appropriate, please attach evidence of eligibility
to work in New Zealand.
Current Driver’s licence:
YES NO
YES NO
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2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Highest qualification held: TTC/DipTch/Degree
Date of certification
Teacher’s Registration Number and Practising Certificate
Expiry Date:
Degrees/Diplomas and year gained:
Other Qualifications:
3. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Position:
Date appointed:
School / Institution:
Location:
Immediate supervisor / employer:
Name:
Position:
Add contact details if not used as a referee:
Address:
For the purpose of compliance with the Privacy
Act 1993, do you consent to the school contacting your present employer for the purpose of
reference checking?
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
YES NO
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4. MEDICAL / HEALTH
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.
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.
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.
5. CONVICTIONS Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence (other than a minor traffic offence)?
If YES please provide the date and details of the offence, the penalty, or reason, together with
any comments you may wish to make.
Are you currently awaiting the hearing of any charges?
YES NO
YES NO
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If YES please provide details.
Have you been, or are you currently under investigation from any other authority such as
Health & Disability authority, Privacy Commission etc?
If YES please provide details.
Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving child safety?
If YES please provide details.
Please note:
You may be asked to provide a copy of the relevant Court Record(s) obtained from the Police
and the Board reserves the right to contact authorities to verify and claim made.
Failure to provide correct and true details of any conviction or other reason for possible
unsuitability will make you liable to dismissal from the employment of Levin East School
Board of Trustees should you be the successful applicant .
YES NO
YES NO
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6. REFEREES Please provide names, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) referees, who can
attest to your professional capability.
Please ensure that one is able to verify your ability to:
- Relate to/work constructively with your employer (Either BOT or Principal)
- Lead a team, work collaboratively with others to implement a project
- Please ensure that one referee is a colleague capable of commenting on your approach and
beliefs about learning and teaching.
Referee (1)
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Capacity in which you have known this person:
Referee (2)
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Capacity in which you have known this person:
Referee (3)
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Capacity in which you have known this person:
Private Business
Private Business
Private Business
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7. DECLARATION I, (Full Name)
(a) Consent to the school seeking verbal or written information about me on a
confidential basis from representatives of my current and previous employers and/or
referees and authorise the information sought to be released to the Board of
Trustees of Levin East School for the purpose of ascertaining my suitability for the
position for which I am applying.
I understand that the information received by the school is supplied in confidence as
evaluative material and will not be disclosed to me.
(b) Authorise the Board of Trustees of Levin East School and its agents to make any
reasonable inquiries concerning my background to assist in accessing my suitability
for the position of Principal at Levin East School for which I am applying.
(c) Authorise the Board, or nominated representative, permission to access any
information held for the Education Council for Aotearoa NZ, or any other educational
organisation, including information regarding matters under investigation, to gather
information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.
(d) Declare to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application and
in any curriculum vitae enclosed is accurate and I understand that if any false or
misleading information is given, or any material fact is suppressed or deliberately
omitted, I will not be employed, or if I am employed, my employment will be
terminated. I also understand that any false information given in relation to my
medical history with regards to gradual process, disease or infection can result in my
loss of entitlement for any compensation for ACC.
Signature: Date:
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Personal attributes:
Is able to work in partnership with BOT, staff,
students and the community using
effective communication.
As evidenced by:
Has a well-developed appreciation of
cultural and ethnic diversity, and
demonstrates a commitment to learning and
understanding the local people and
surrounding district, their histories and
relationship to the local landscape.
Promotes a collaborative, inclusive
and
supportive learning environment.
Analyses and appropriately uses student
information which has been gathered
formally and informally.
Uses critical inquiry and problem-
solving effectively in their
professional practice.
Will embrace and foster Tikanga Maori
and Te Reo Maori.
Encourages student’s individual strengths.
Engages whanau in the students' learning.
Supports students to uphold high standards of
behavior and personal conduct.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
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PERSON SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED
Personal Attributes:
Ability to conceptualise, plan and implement
an effective personalised learning
programme to raise student
achievement.
As evidenced by:
Is energetic, creative and positive, and will embrace
the community's vision for Levin East School of learn ako,
connect auaha, innovate kotuitui.
Shows a strong knowledge and
understanding of New Zealand Curriculum,
and 21st Century learning pedagogies and
how to how to apply this knowledge using
best practice.
Has an empathy for teaching Maori students
and utilizing the concepts of Tataiako and
Ka Hikitia.
Establishes and maintains effective
professional relationships focused on the
learning and wellbeing of akonga.
Shows a sense of integrity and professionalism.
Encourages and supports students to
take responsibility for own
learning.
Is effective in their organisation,
administration and time management.
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LEVIN EAST SCHOOL REFEREE’S REPORT
1. REFEREE’S NAME
2. POSITION
3. HOW LONG AND IN WHAT CAPACITY HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT?
4. IN YOUR OPINION WHAT QUALITIES DOES THE CANDIDATE POSSESS THAT MAKE
HIM/HER SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL AT LEVIN EAST SCHOOL?
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5. COMMENT ON THE CANDIDATE’S LEADERSHIP STYLE.
6. COMMENT ON THE CANDIDATE’S UNDERSTANDING OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN
THE DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE.
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7. WHAT EMPATHY DOES THE CANDIDATE HAVE FOR MAORI AND PASIFIKA
STUDENTS AND HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SKILLED IS HE/SHE AT UTILIZING THE
CONCEPTS OF TATAIAKO AND KA HIKITIA?
8. DESCRIBE THE CANDIDATE’S PERSONAL QUALITIES ESPECIALLY THOSE RELATING TO
HIS/HER ABILITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND INCLUSIVELY, TO LISTEN, TO
THINK AND PROBLEM SOLVE AND TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TEAM MEMBER.
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9. IN YOUR OPINION HOW SUITED IS THE CANDIDATE TO THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL
AT LEVIN EAST SCHOOL?
10. REFEREE’S SIGNATURE