Lecturer in Primary Education, Fixed Term 2025

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role**:
The Bachelor of Teaching Primary (BTP) team values authentic collaborative partnerships and continuously seeks to strengthen these relationships. A recent initiative that greatly benefited the programme was contracting Mentor Teachers as visiting Teacher Educators part-time. In 2025, EIT will extend this initiative by offering a full-time, fixed-term, year-long Teacher Educator/Lecturer position to a staff member from a BTP partner school. This opportunity is open to any teacher with a full practicing certificate interested in teaching in the tertiary space, alongside the Taradale BTP Teacher Educating team. We envisage the selected teacher taking a year of leave from their school.

The selected teacher will also have the opportunity to enrol for free in EIT’s Master of Professional Practice and undertake master’s level study, with a time allowance within their workload for this study. Tertiary teaching experience is not necessary, and course teaching will be negotiated with the successful teacher, considering their strengths and interests.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $80,000 and $90,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The Primary Education lecturer is based in Hawkes Bay, | Te Pūkenga reporting to the Head of School, Education and Social Sciences and will be responsible for:

- **Curriculum Development and Student Learning**: Prepare and update curricula, develop course materials, and facilitate effective learning experiences that uphold Te Tiriti O Waitangi and incorporate 21st-century teaching strategies.
- **Student Well-Being and Support**: Assist students as needed, liaise with student support services, and maintain professional standards of practice.
- **Assessment and Evaluation**: Conduct valid and reliable evaluations, assess student performance, and maintain accurate student records, including internal and external moderation.
- **Research and Professional Development**: Contribute to research and scholarly activities, stay updated with relevant developments, and participate in professional groups and performance appraisals.

**He kōrero mōu| About you**:
**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- **Knowledge and Experience**: Recent Primary Education workplace experience with a current full Teaching Council practising certificate is essential. Tertiary teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum development, especially in primary education, are highly desirable.
- **Skills Required**: Well-developed oral, written, interpersonal, and leadership skills, along with strong organizational and administrative abilities. Proven ability to plan, meet deadlines, and coordinate academic delivery effectively.
- **Special Aptitudes**: Ability to work as a team member within the Primary Education programme, understanding and appreciating student learning, and commitment to designing and delivering quality programmes. Empathy with Māori language and culture and a commitment to a culturally sensitive working environment.
- **Qualifications**: A Master’s degree or higher qualification is highly desired, with a tertiary teaching qualification and experience being advantageous.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

**Mō Mātou | About us**:
**EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.**

**EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.**

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**: