We are looking for a passionate, innovative and dynamic literacy support teacher to join our team, championing our vision; Together empowering to thrive.

Literacy Support Teacher

0.5 FTTE (Part Time, Fixed Term from 29.03.21-17.12.21)

We are looking for an experienced teacher to run our Literacy Support Programme.

This programme is based on The Science of Reading and will provide daily support for our Setting 3 learners (this support is in addition to the classroom programme).

Our Literacy Support Programme provides support for learners from Year 1 - Year 8 so the ability to engage with learners of all ages and stages is required.

This is a part-time position where the successful candidate would work across the week, Monday to Friday every morning.

A thorough understanding of the principles behind The Science of Reading is essential and recent experience in providing this literacy approach will be an advantage.

Position Start Date: Monday the 29th of March, 2021 or by negotiation.

How to apply:

In addition to completing the online Declaration Form, please send your CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and the names of at least two referees electronically to the Principal at: appointments@cashmereprimary.school.nz

Applications Close: 10th March, 2021

Person Specification

2021 Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Person Specification for Teacher

Please Note: the list below is indicative only; it is an ‘ideal’. However, of most importance is the passionate commitment to our vision Together empowering to thrive.

A Teacher at Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū will...

Prioritise wellbeing

• Have a positive disposition and be committed to enhancing student and personal wellbeing

• Ensure the provision of a safe, healthy and happy environment for students, staff and whānau

• Use Positive Education strategies to meet individual needs

Build and maintain positive relationships

• Foster positive and productive relationships with students, staff and whānau in a globally connected community

• Engage in constructive learning talk that might challenge and change thinking (learning conversations)

• Model integrity and honesty alongside our school values

• Be open to coaching and mentoring

Lead Learning

• Have a desire to be brave, bold and a lifelong learner with a growth mindset

• Be passionate about and committed to teaching and learning in a collaborative learning environment that improves learning outcomes for all

• Be willing to learn and grow through continuous cycles of inquiry

• Have a high level of curriculum knowledge and enthusiastically embrace all areas of the New Zealand Curriculum

• Encourage risk taking and be supportive of the learning from mistakes along the way

• Understand and acknowledge the importance of both theory and practice in developing knowledge and future thinking

Contribute to the development of innovative pedagogies

• Collaborate to maximise collective expertise within a team and across the school

• Be a reflective, collaborative and passionate practitioner who is willing to contribute to all levels of our school

• Be willing to work in flexible learning spaces where teaching and learning is a shared journey with teachers working alongside all learners

• Desire to be involved in new and challenging learning

• Be a critical user of digital technologies with high levels of skill/experience, who understands the importance of leveraging digital to support effective teaching and learning

• Value student agency, voice, choice and self-direction

Be Culturally Sustaining

• Model awareness of and commitment to being a bicultural New Zealander

• Have some knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and a willingness to learn more

• Commit to culturally sustaining teaching practices

Display a High Level of Organisational Skills

• Develop a sound understanding of our school management system (HERO)

• Attend and actively participate in team and staff meetings

• Collaboratively organise resources and design learning