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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.
This is a Permanent, Full-time position, based in either of our Kerikeri or Kaitaia offices, and is an opportunity for you to affect positive behaviour change at a systems level.
Are you passionate about fostering positive behaviour and creating a thriving learning environment for students? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Schoolwide Practitioner in the Tai Tokerau region.
PB4L initiatives help parents, whānau, teachers, early childhood centres and schools to address behaviour, improve children's wellbeing, and increase educational achievement. By strengthening relationships and creating more positive home and school environments, we remove barriers to engagement and improve students' chances to achieve at school and beyond.
The Ministry of Education is committed to inclusive practice and all our PB4L initiatives aim to encourage pro-social behaviour that leads to improved learner engagement and achievement.
PB4L Schoolwide is a whole school approach to improving learner behaviour and achievement. Schoolwide Practitioners provide training and ongoing coaching to school leaders and schoolwide teams set up within the school. They work together to implement consistent and sustainable behaviour support systems that promote quality teaching and learning.
The location of this role could be based at either of the Kerikeri or Kaitaia offices in the Tai Tokerau region, offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity in one of New Zealand's most stunning and diverse regions.
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:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro (North) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups provide services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. We hold the direct relationship through provision of services and supporting educators, specialists, trustees and in some cases, ākonga and whānau.
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 Anthony Hanlon, Performance and Quality Lead for more information at 09 436 8038 or Anthony.Hanlon@education.govt.nz.
Applications close Midnight – Sunday 28 April 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.