Curriculum Lead

5 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Full time

**Curriculum Lead - Puna Reo**
- Join us in fostering excellence in teaching and learning
- Permanent, full time (80 hours per fortnight) position, based in Hamilton
- Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.
- A whānau-friendly workplace with work-from-options for roles that can be carried out remotely.

**About us**

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our vision of **‘Whānau transformation through education’** drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout the actions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi (employees):

- ** Te Aroha**:Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.
- ** Te Whakapono**:The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
- ** Ngā Ture**:The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
- ** Kotahitanga**:Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

**About the role**

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated leader to point our team as the Curriculum Lead - Puna Reo. The primary focus of this role is to provide dynamic curriculum leadership, modelling professional conduct and ensuring operational excellence, in line with the educational standards set out by Te Wananga I Aotearoa and our stakeholders.

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

- Develop and implement culturally reflective curriculum strategies for Tamariki.
- Provide guidance and feedback to teaching staff, enhancing teaching practices and program delivery.
- Introduce and support staff in planning, assessment and evaluation (PAE) processes.
- Monitor and document tamariki’s learning progress through profiles and assessments.
- Engage and consult with whānau regarding tamariki’s learning goals.
- Exemplify positive work practices and Ngā Uara values to Kaiako and whānau.

**About you**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- A Practising Certificate, issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Experience in centre management and administration, with great judgement and decision-making skills.
- Conversational fluency in Te Reo Māori
- Experience working in marau Māori curriculum delivery.
- Experience working with Tamariki in Early Childhood Education or new entrants.
- Experience working in a diverse team environment.
- A sound understanding of Māori values, culture and tikanga would be an advantage.
- As this position is classed as a Core Worker under the Children’s Act, you will need to pass a safety check under the Children’s Act 2014.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

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