Teaching fellow - professional experience coordinator

University of Waikato; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Teaching Fellow - Professional Experience Coordinator, where you will shape the future of education by connecting aspiring teachers with vital experiences. Collaborate with educational professionals to enhance teacher placements and contribute to the quality of teacher education. This role requires a committed educator with strong communication and leadership skills, dedicated to fostering equity and cultural responsiveness in education.

Qualifications

• Experienced educator with a strong background in secondary teaching.
• Passion for innovation and dedication to equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional experience placements for student teachers.
• Collaborate with schools and mentors to support teacher education.
• Oversee documentation and professional development for associate teachers.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

New Zealand Teacher Registration

Job description

Teaching Fellow - Professional Experience Coordinator

Position Type: Full time, Permanent

Subjects: Tertiary, English, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te Reo Māori, The Arts

Join us as the Professional Experience Coordinator (Secondary), where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of education by connecting aspiring secondary teachers with schools, mentors, and experiences that will launch their careers!

In this dynamic and rewarding position, you'll collaborate closely with principals, teachers, academic staff, and administrative teams to ensure professional experience placements are well-designed, coherent, and supportive of both student teachers and their mentors. You'll work alongside the Professional Experience Lead and Manager to oversee visiting arrangements, coordinate payments, prepare vital documentation, and support professional development for associate teachers. Your expertise will also contribute to the recruitment and selection of future secondary educators, making this a unique opportunity to impact the quality and direction of teacher education from start to finish.

For more information on the role, please see the position description. If you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Sally Peters, Head of School, via email at [e-mail].

You are a committed and experienced educator with current New Zealand teacher registration and a strong background in secondary teaching, mentoring, and leadership. Known for your professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication skills, you bring a deep understanding of teaching and learning, a passion for innovation, and a dedication to equity and cultural responsiveness in education.

About the University of Waikato

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with communities, the provision of a world-class education, and the impact of its research both nationally and internationally. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to equal opportunity for all.

Physical Address:
Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton

Postal Address:
PO Box 3150, Hamilton, 3240

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