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, kura and early learning services in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes.

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice to leadership teams, teachers and kaiako on implementing curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes taking a whole school approach. We are seeking Curriculum Advisers with proven experience in leading whole school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change, along with expertise in one or more of the national curricula. You will have a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and assessment and aromatawai practices.

You will be part of a regional team using the Curriculum Advisory Service to:

- Support schools, kura and early learning services to implement the knowledge rich curriculum using effective practices to that it has the intended impact for learners.
- Deliver whole school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change aligned to local needs and national priorities using targeted and tailored implementation supports.
- Access and use 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.

Ka arotahi tenei turanga ki nga akonga e ako ana ma te reo Maori, me tautoko i te whakatinanatanga o Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, me te aro nui ano ki nga tuarere 1-3. E pai ai to whakapakari i to matou Ratonga Marautanga a-Motu, me matatau koe, me marama hoki ki te whakaako me te ako ma roto i te reo Maori. He tautohito koe, he mohio hoki ki nga aria tikanga whakaako, aromatawai ano hoki.

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 rapu ana matou i etahi Kaitohutohu Marautanga he tino matatau ki te korero i te reo Maori, he tautohito ona kua kitea e te iwi mo te arahi whanaketanga marautanga kura katoa, a, he tautohito, he pukenga hoki o ratou mo Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.

Ka noho koe hei kaimahi i roto i te tira a-rohe e whakamahi nei i te Ratonga Tohutohu hei:

- Tautoko i nga akonga katoa e ako ana ma te reo Maori ki te whakatinana i te Te Marautanga o Aotearoa kua whakahoutia, hanga tikanga whai take hei hoa whakaakoranga me te akoranga kounga tiketike ki nga akonga, kia puta ai nga hua e hiahiatia ana ma te akonga.
- Tautoko i te akoranga ngaio hei whakawhanake i te mohiotanga kiko aria tikanga whakaako o te kaiako, hei whakatinana tika i Rangaranga Reo a Ta me Pangarau, me era atu whakaarotau ina hiahiatia.
- Hora tohutohu ki nga kaiako, me te whakawatea i te ara ki nga rauemi kounga tiketike hei whakapakari i to ratou mohiotanga, a ratou tikanga mahi me o ratou pukenga aromatawai.

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 teaching and learning using National Curriculum is essential. Evidenced of improved outcomes for diverse communities is an advantage.
- 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 essentia