Application Pack

Fixed Term Teacher Position 2018

Tasman Bay Christian School

CONTENTSInformation for Applicants.................................................................................................................1

Application Instructions.....................................................................................................................2

Personal Details and Qualifications....................................................................................................3

Person Specification and Job Description...........................................................................................7

Self-Assessment................................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix 1: Tasman Bay Christian School Statement of Faith.........................................................10

Appendix 2: Our Special Character...................................................................................................11

Information for Applicants

TimelineThe Appointments Committee have set the following timeline. Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule in making the appointment.

Gazette Advertisement: 4 September 2017Applications Close: 29 September 2017Short Listing: 9 October 2017Interviews: From 12 October 2017

We are a small, state-integrated, semi-rural school catering for Yr1-8 students who come from a diverse range of Christian families and churches. We are situated in a beautiful rural location just east of Motueka. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, visionary educational practitioner to have a real impact on the lives of children (and parents!) for many years. The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a fixed term teacher to start in Term 1, 2018 who:

Has teaching experience within the New Zealand educational context Is an enthusiastic Christian committed to involvement in a local church Has strong relational management skills and is able to consistently act in a professional

manner Is able to proactively represent and promote the school in the local community Can help us achieve our vision of providing a high quality, distinctively Christian education

For more information about our school and the position being offered, please contact our Board Chair via email: isaacruth.russ@gmail.com or visit the school website: www.tasbaychristian.school.nz, where you can also download a full Application Pack. Applications must be submitted by 3pm, 29 September 2017.

About Our SchoolWe currently have three modern classrooms and a library, three teachers (including the principal), two teacher aides, a secretary, and other support people. We have historically been a U2 school, with our roll varying between 55-75, however our current roll sits at 51 children.

We “teach Christianly,” which means that we integrate Christian beliefs, values and standards into every aspect of our school life. We use the New Zealand Curriculum to deliver a high quality education from a Biblical perspective and undertake not to compromise our Christian beliefs in the process. We strive to help students integrate the Christian faith with their wider education so they can go into the world as good ambassadors of Christ.

We provide free bus transport from the Motueka, Moutere, and Mapua areas, so children can get safely to and from school each day. In addition to the school facilities, we also have access to a large church facility next door to the school for larger “whole school” indoor activities.

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Application Instructions

Thank you for applying for the position of Fixed Term 2018 Teacher at Tasman Bay Christian School.

1. Please fully complete this form personally. Read it through first, then answer all questions and make sure you sign and date where indicated on the last page. It is important to fully complete the rest of this form, as applicants who fail to do so will not make it through the initial screening process.

2. Attach a curriculum vitae (CV) containing any additional information relevant to the position. If you include written references, please note that we may contact the writer of the reference.

3. Copies of qualification certificates and your current Practising Certificate issued by the Education Council should be attached. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide originals as proof of qualifications and registration.

4. Failure to complete this application and answer all questions truthfully may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn or appointment being terminated if any information is later found to be false.

5. CVs provided from non-successful applicants will not be returned unless a stamped self-addressed envelope is provided. Application forms and CVs from non-successful applicants will be held until the appointments process is completed and then be destroyed unless otherwise directed.

6. All information collected from referees will be destroyed at the end of the selection process.7. All information received will be confidential to the Board of Trustees and a Professional

Advisor (if used).8. The successful applicant will be asked to give consent to a police vet. It is a requirement in the

Education Sector for all employees to be vetted.

a) In terms of a Criminal Conviction, the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 provides certain convictions do not have to be disclosed.

b) Under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, core workers in schools will not be covered by Clean Slate legislation. All serious sexual or violent offenses against children will be included in their police vetting results. The Act makes it unlawful to employ people with convictions for these offenses, unless they have an exemption.

9. Terms and conditions will be as set out in the current Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement.10. Short-listed applicants are invited to visit the school prior to interviews if they wish.11. If you are selected for an interview, you may bring whanau and or support person at your own

expense. Please advise if this is your intention.12. If you have any queries, please contact the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees by emailing

isaacruth.russ@gmail.com

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Tasman Bay Christian SchoolApplication for Appointment of Fixed Term Teacher Position

Confidential

Personal Details and Qualifications

Full Name

Preferred Title

Address

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Mobile

Email

Teacher Registration No.

Registration Expiry

Qualifications

Please list any tertiary (or other) qualifications that might be relevant to position.

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Proof of identity and right to work

The successful applicant will need to provide originals of two types identification, One photo ID (e.g. passport, New Zealand driver licence) and a record ID (e.g. birth certificate, bank statement, an account with your address on it).

Please check the appropriate boxes below:

Are you a New Zealand citizen? Yes No

If not, do you have resident status? Yes No

OR A current work permit? Yes No

Have you ever had a criminal conviction? Yes No (convictions that fall under the clean slate scheme do not have to be disclosed)

If “Yes” please detail:

Have you ever received a police diversion for an offence? Yes No

If “Yes”’ please detail:

Have you ever been convicted of a driving offence that resulted in temporary or permanent loss of licence, or imprisonment? Yes No

If “Yes”’ please detail:

Are you awaiting sentencing or have charges pending? Yes No

If “Yes”’ please state the nature of the conviction/cases pending:

In addition to other information provided are there any other factors that we should know to assess your suitability for appointment and your ability to do the job? Yes No

If “Yes”, please elaborate:

Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving student safety? Yes No

If “Yes” please detail:

Have you had any injury or medical condition caused by gradual process, disease or infection, such as occupational overuse syndrome, stress or repetitive strain injuries, which the tasks of this position may aggravate or contribute to? Yes No

If “Yes”, please detail:

Do you have a current New Zealand driver’s license? Yes No

Do you have a passenger service license endorsement? Yes No

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Summary of Positions held over past ten years

School Position held Reason for leaving Period employed

RefereesPlease provide the names of three people who could act as referees for you. One of these should be your current OR past Principal OR someone you have worked under as a teacher, and one should be a primary church leader/pastor in the church you currently attend. Please ensure your selected referees are able to attest to your core competencies.

Referee 1 Name

Address

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Home)

Mobile

Email

Relationship to applicant

How long known

Referee 2 Name

Address

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Home)

Mobile

Email

Relationship to applicant

How long known

Referee 3 Name

Address

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Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Home)

Mobile

Email

Relationship to applicant

How long known

I authorise the Board or nominated representative to approach persons other than the referees whose names I have supplied in order to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.

Yes No

I authorise the Board or nominated representative to access any information held by the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) or any other educational organisation, including information regarding matters under investigation, to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.

Yes No

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Person Specification and Job Description

Position OverviewPosition: Fixed Term Teacher 2018Tenure: Fixed Term 2018Salary: As per current Primary Teachers’ Collective Employment AgreementResponsible to: The Principal

About Us: Pupils and StaffCurrent Roll 51, with a significant number of Maori-Pacifica students (around 25%). Historic roll numbers have ranged from the low 50s to mid-seventies (our maximum roll entitlement is 85). 2018 staffing is as follows: U2 Principal (.5), 2.5x Teachers (includes 1 teacher and .5 principal release teacher), 1x Executive officer, 2x Teacher Aides, 1x Cleaning staff, 1x Caretaker

Person SpecificationGeneral Tenure begins at the beginning of Term 1, 2018

Qualifications All appointees must hold current Full New Zealand Teacher Registration or have at least five years of teaching experience within the New Zealand educational context and hold a current Provisional Registration.

Essential Attributes An active faith in Jesus and a desire to model Christian character in all aspects of teaching.

Evidence of recent successful teaching experience, a desire to grow knowledge and skills relating to level 1/2 of the New Zealand curriculum, a passion and excitement for students and learning.

Excellent classroom teaching strategies and a willingness to personalise learning for the benefit of each learner.

A desire to become part of a dedicated staff intent on providing our students with the best possible teaching programmes and learning environment.

A commitment to working co-operatively and communicating effectively with Staff, BOT and parents.

A willingness to learn and engage in professional development. Confident and competent use of digital tools. The ability to

demonstrate use beyond basic word processing or internet research- using ICT as an effective learning tool in your class room.

An interest in PE and skills that will support running school wide sports programmes.

Desirable But Not Essential Attributes

Cultural sensitivity and willingness to see that cultural diversity is positively promoted within the school environment.

At least a basic knowledge of Te Reo, as well as Maori and Pacifica culture (and a willingness to learn if current skills are minimal).

A commitment to students and school activities beyond one’s own classroom.

A belief in growing children of purpose, wisdom, character and action-

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TBCS vision. Active involvement in Teaching as an inquiry. In depth knowledge or interest in Maths. Some ability in Te Reo Maori and willingness to champion Te Reo

Maori in the school. A knowledge and ability to demonstrate how Biblical truths can be

applied to everyday life.

Job Description: Teaching Year 1-3 class full time throughout 2018. Developing and maintaining a positive and supportive school environment that provides

the maximum educational benefit for all children. Working co-operatively and supportively as a member of the Tasman Bay Christian School

Team. Seek to develop and maintain effective levels of communication and relationship with

members of the school community–children, parents, BOT, proprietors and wider volunteer staff.

Supporting and developing the Special Character of Tasman Bay Christian School both in class and throughout the school.

Detailed Job DescriptionEach child comes to Tasman Bay Christian School with skills and experiences, knowledge and beliefs about the world. They know their place in their family and they often have a developing understanding of their place in Christ. Our mission is to provide a high quality Christian education that lights the pathway for life-long learning, and our vision is to see each student increasingly become a child of purpose, action, character and wisdom.

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Self-AssessmentPlease complete the following self-assessment. Please limit your responses to the space provided.

Personal StatementSummarise why you believe yourself to be a strong candidate for the position of Fixed Term Teacher at Tasman Bay Christian School.

Philosophy of EducationDescribe your current understanding of the term “Christian Education” and the components you believe to be integral to a sound philosophy of Christian Education.

Christian Beliefs:Tasman Bay Christian School is an integrated school based on evangelical Christian principles and beliefs. Please include a short testimony of your Christian commitment and your current church affiliation.

Signature of Applicant: ______________________________

Date: _______________________

For office use only:Date application received:

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Appendix 1: Tasman Bay Christian School Statement of Faith

Our Core Beliefs (Central to Evangelical Christianity)

The BibleWe believe that the Bible is inspired by God and is therefore our supreme, infallible and final authority in all matters of faith and practise to which it speaks.

GodWe believe in one perfect, infinite, holy and loving God, creator of all things, eternally existent in three co-equal Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to whom equal honour is due.

The FatherWe believe that the Father is eternal and personal, and that he is the Father of our Lord Jesus and of all who believe in Christ.

The SonWe believe that Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son, that he was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, died a sacrificial death for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, and that he will personally return to the earth.

The Holy SpiritWe believe that the Holy Spirit makes people aware of their need for Jesus Christ, performs the miracle of new birth, and comes to live in every Christian the moment they trust in Jesus Christ.

PeopleWe believe that people are created in the image of God. However, all of us are marred by sin, which alienates us from God, makes us liable for His judgement, and ultimately results in eternal death apart from God’s salvation.

SalvationWe believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone, is offered freely to the whole human race, but is experienced only by those who trust in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian LivingWe believe that everyone who places their faith and trust in Jesus Christ is spiritually reborn, and this results in, and is made evident by, holiness of life and good works.

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Appendix 2: Our Special Character

Tasman Bay Christian School seeks to serve the school’s families, the church and the wider world by challenging young people to respond to the Christian faith, integrate their faith with learning and go out into the wider world as well equipped ambassadors for Christ. Theologically, pupils are taught within the framework of orthodox evangelical Christian belief.1

TeachersTeachers must believe and teach in accordance with the school’s Special Character. All permanent teaching staff (including Principal Relief), teacher aides and long term relievers must teach and believe the core evangelical truths described in the school charter for the length of their tenure at Tasman Bay Christian School.

Teachers are to work as a cohesive team. Therefore, all teachers are expected to contribute to the goals and objectives of the school, and wherever possible, do so in accordance with their individual strengths and gifting.

Teachers are also role models. Therefore, the school community rightly expects teachers to act, both inside and outside the school environment, so as to be appropriate Christian models for its children.

Educating “Christianly”We use the New Zealand Curriculum to deliver a high quality education from a Biblical perspective. All subjects are taught for their own value and with their own objectives. We believe in the value of all human knowledge, since “all truth is God’s truth.”

Because we come from a broadly evangelical perspective, the school does not emphasise secondary matters of theology about which individual churches have differing perspectives. We also respect the right of parents to ultimately decide what level of interaction their children have with activities considered to be of a sensitive nature (e.g. sex education). This respect of parental views also extends to activities outside the classroom (e.g. cultural events, the arts).

1 This is described in Appendix 1

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