School Wide Practitioner

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have a Fixed-Term, Full Time Schoolwide Practitioner role here at our Maungawhau | Mt Eden Office.

The major focus of the role Schoolwide Practitioner is to train and support educators to implement the Positive Behaviour for Learning: School-Wide framework, ensuring the initiative is implemented with fidelity according to international best practice and ensuring that implementation is consistent nationally.

The School Wide Practitioner is responsible for the provision of high quality special education services to learning institutions, learners, parents, families/whānau, caregivers and to other service users in accordance with the guiding principles of Te Whaariki (Early Childhood Curriculum), Ka Hikitia and the New Zealand Curriculum Framework.

Salary range: $69,966 - $118,450 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. 

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

About you | Mōhou ake

As a Schoolwide Practitioner, you will assess the readiness of schools to take up the School Wide Programme ensuring strong leadership commitment from the Principal and a full understanding of the requirements of the change that the school will undergo as it implements the programme.

You will also engage with the school, commencing with the Principal followed by the staff, and explain the School Wide programme framework and how it works, the role of the School Implementation team, data collection and the support provided through training, coaching and regular meetings.

You will also offer:

• Experience in a complex organisation
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in education, psychology or other appropriate discipline relevant to the focus of the position (eg, Special Education).
• A range of assessment and intervention frameworks with particular knowledge of inclusive and ecological approaches.
• Demonstrated successful experience in classroom or other relevant settings and/or including students with special needs in classroom or other relevant settings.
• Effective teaching practices.
• Experience of working in a Government agency and a sound understanding of the machinery of
• government, public sector delivery structures and systems.
• A track record of bringing people together and leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve outcomes.
• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Our team provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Recruitment.Manawa@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Monday, 04 November 2024.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.