Curriculum Lead Early Learning

Curriculum Lead
- Permanent full-time or secondment opportunity
- Office Base: New Plymouth

Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

**So that we**:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Give priority to regional and local voice.
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improve feedback loops and information flows.

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.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
This is an opportunity to work closely with teachers and kaiako to assist with the design of engaging and responsive curriculum learning that ensures national learning priorities are experienced by every ākonga or learner. You will be part of a regional team within Te Mahau, and work closely with your sector to support:

- Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Giving priority to regional and local voice
- Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support
- Improving feedback loops and information flows

The Curriculum Lead service is a frontline support that works closely with teachers and kaiako to assist with the design of engaging and responsive curriculum learning that ensures national learning priorities are experienced by every ākonga or learner enabling them to see their cultures, languages, and identities reflected in their learning.
The existing Curriculum Lead service was established through the Wellbeing 2020 budget to ensure every ākonga or learner experiences a well-designed curriculum which engages learners, promotes progress, and fosters their wellbeing. The Curriculum Lead service is being extended to strengthen the existing service, to aid education sector leaders, kaiako and teachers to implement the changes associated with the curriculum refresh and the connection between wellbeing, te reo matatini me te pāngarau, literacy & communication and maths learning outcomes. These positions will support the implementation of the Literacy & Communication and Maths strategy and Hei Raukura Mō te Mokopuna.
Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

**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

Mōhou ake | About you
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

**You will also offer**:

- Proven credibility with the education sector and confidence in implementing literacy & communication or maths teaching (Early Learning) or te reo matatini or pāngarau teaching (kaupapa Māori or Māori medium) is essential for this role.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Te Whāriki teaching and learning, assessment theory and practice, with an ability to support professional change in education settings.
- The ability to confidently use Māori bodies of knowledge and experience to inform and improve the design of curriculum, including the championing of Mana Ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori.
- Familiarity with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, critical for Curriculum Leads working in kaupapa Māori and Māori medium.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of education contexts at a practical level.
- Strong diplomacy, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with an ability to adapt to different interaction styles and contexts.
- Skills in leading and motivating others, with the ability to challenge, facilitate, supervise, and coach, kaiako and teachers to build capability, and where necessary, for change.
- Proven experience of supporting education settings to build and maintain educationally