Literacy and numeracy specialist teacher

Mountainview High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a passionate teacher to join its team. This role involves working closely with the literacy and numeracy co-ordinator to enhance student learning for Years 9-10. The school prides itself on providing a supportive environment where educators can thrive, and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on building positive relationships and high-quality teaching, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and have a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA.
• Strong classroom management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Literacy and Numeracy acceleration programme.
• Build positive relationships with students and set high expectations.

Skills

Understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum

Knowledge of CAA Literacy and Numeracy Corequisites

Building positive relationships with students

Strong classroom management

Willingness to embrace whānau culture

Assessment of achievements

Planning and organisational skills

Experience in programme evaluation

High quality teaching delivery

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Mountainview High School is a state co-educational school of 500 students, located in Timaru, South Canterbury. Mountainview High School offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and students are encouraged to thrive in all areas.

Mountainview High School is seeking a passionate teacher to work alongside our literacy and numeracy co-ordinator to support the development and implementation of a Literacy and Numeracy acceleration programme, primarily targeting Y9–10 students. We have a warm whānau environment inside beautiful school grounds and well-resourced classrooms making Mountainview High School an ideal place to teach.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum including NCEA
• Knowledge of the CAA Literacy and Numeracy Corequisites
• An ability to build positive relationships with ākonga and high expectations for every learner in their classroom
• Strong classroom management practices
• A willingness to embrace our whānau culture
• Assessment of achievements against learner and programme goals
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Experience at programme evaluation and planning
• High quality teaching delivery.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $61,329 and top rate of $103,086. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Please note that the start date provided is an approximate and is flexible.

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Kristy Swain, Principal’s PA
[e-mail]
[phone]

Download our application form
Vacancy Application Form Mountainview High School v9

Vacancy reference #: 1HAnBr

School details

Mountainview High School

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 492
Website: http://www.mountainview.school.nz/

Physical address:
Pages Road, Timaru

Postal Address:
Private Bag 907, Timaru, 7940