Curriculum Advisor

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**
- 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 students in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**
- **Permanent, Full-time**

Are you passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning that makes a real difference for all akonga? As a Curriculum Advisor you'll be at the forefront of educational change, working directly with schools and kura in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes and sharing your expertise across the country.

This position has a focus on secondary school, to support the implementation of the new knowledge rich curriculum, with specific focus on phase 4 and 5. You will have a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and secondary assessment and aromatawai practices.

As part of a dedicated regional team, your key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting secondary schools and kura to implement the knowledge rich curriculum at phase 4 and 5 using effective practices so that it has the intended impact for learners.
- Delivering whole school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change aligned to local needs and national priorities using targeted and tailored implementation supports
- Using the Curriculum Advisory Service model and quality support materials
- Supporting professional learning to develop pedagogical content knowledge.

E ngakau-nui ana koe ki te tautoko i te akoranga me te mahi whakaako e puta ai he hua nui ma nga akonga katoa? I roto i o mahi hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga ka noho koe ki te aroakapa o nga panonitanga matauranga, ka mahi pipiri ano ki nga kura i to rohe ki te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki me te tiri i to mohiotanga ki te motu katoa.

E arotahi ana tenei turanga ki te kura tuarua hei tautoko i te whakatinanatanga o te marautanga pupuru matauranga hou, me te aro nui ano ki nga tuarere 4 me 5. He whanui tonu o mahi me to maramatanga mo te putaiao o te ako, me nga tikanga whakaako e hangai ana, waihoki nga ritenga aromatawai kua tuarua.

I a koe e mahi ana hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga, ka riro mau e tohutohu nga tira kaihautu, me nga kaiako mo te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki, me te aro ki te kura katoa. E kimi ana matou i etahi Kaitohutohu Marautanga whai wheako tuturu mo te arataki i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki mo te kura katoa, me te tautohito hoki i ki te New Zealand Curriculum, ki Te Marautanga a-Mo ranei, hei whakapakari i to matou Ratonga Tohutohu Marautanga a-motu.

I a koe e mahi ana hei tangata i roto i tetahi tira a-rohe motuhake, ka kawea e koe enei haepapa:

- Te tautoko i nga kura tuarua me nga kura ki te whakatinana i te marautanga pupuru matauranga i te tuarere 4-5 ma te whakamahi tikanga whai hua, kia puta ai nga panga e hiahiatia ana ma te akonga.
- Te hora panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai kura katoa kua oti te whakahangai ki nga hiahia o te rohe me nga whakaarotau a-motu ma te whakamahi tautoko whakatinana i ata whakahangaitia, i ata tareia ano hoki.
- Te whakamahi i te tauira o te Ratonga Tohutohu Marautanga me nga rauemi tautoko whai painga
- Tautoko i te akoranga ngaio hei whakawhanake matauranga kiko tikanga whakaako.

**For more details about the role, you can view the**Job Description here**.**

**About you | Mohou ake**

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

- Deep understanding of the science of learning and the effective teaching practices that are needed to enact the knowledge rich curriculum to achieve learner outcomes.
- Strong, proven expertise in whole school curriculum planning and delivery that supports consistency of teaching and learning with the ability to support professional change in education settings.
- Effective curriculum design expertise and a deep working knowledge and practical experience in secondary teaching is essential. Evidenced of improved outcomes for diverse communities is an advantage.
- Experience working with Pacific bilingual units would be advantageous for Curriculum Advisors Secondary.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships to drive change, using strong interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomacy skills. Skilled in leading, motivating, and coaching kaiako, teachers and leaders to build capability and implement change
- Familiarity with te ao Maori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and matauranga Maori is essential for Curriculum Advisors working in Kura Kaupapa Maori and Maori Medium settings.
- A full current NZ driver licen