Pb4l School Wide Practitioner

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education.**

**- He mea _**_tarai _**_e matou te _**_matauranga_**_ kia_**_ rangatira_**_ ai, kia _**_mana taurite_**_ ai ona _**_huanga_**
- We work to _**_shape_**_ an _**_education_**_ system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau.

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 akonga in our education system.

**Mo tenei turanga | About this role**

We currently have a Positive Behaviour for Learning School-Wide (PB4L-SW) Practitioner position available in our Tairawhiti Region. PB4L-SW is part of the PB4L suite which includes evidence-based initiatives that can be implemented alone or in combination. These initiatives can support learners at a whole-school level, or they can be targeted for the needs of specific learners at a group or individual level.

The Ministry of Education is committed to inclusive practice and all our PB4L initiatives aim to encourage pro-social behaviour that leads to improved learner engagement and achievement. We work alongside families, early childhood educators, schools, and other agencies to make a positive difference for children and young people.

PB4L School-Wide [hyperlink] is a Universal (whole school) approach to improving learner wellbeing and achievement. PB4L-SW enables schools to create positive environments that promote caring relationships and quality teaching and learning. School-Wide Practitioners work alongside schools supporting them to develop systems and practices that foster safe and inclusive environments in a culturally responsive way.
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We also offer:
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

**Mohou ake | About you**

**We are seeking a qualified and experienced specialist with the capability to work in Kura Kaupapa Maori and English medium environments to join our school-wide team.

You will also have:

- A tertiary qualification in education, psychology or other appropriate discipline relevant to the focus of the position (e.g., Special Education).
- Child development, learning and behaviour.
- A range of assessment and intervention frameworks with particular knowledge of inclusive and ecological approaches.
- Demonstrated successful experience in classroom or other relevant settings and/or including students with special needs in classroom or other relevant settings.
- Experience of working in a Government agency and a sound understanding of the machinery of government, public sector delivery structures and systems.

**Matau ropu ake | About our group and team**

**At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau.

Te Mahau takiwa collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the education sector. Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua is a takiwa group consisting of four regions:

- Waikato
- Bay of Plenty, Waiariki
- Hawke's Bay, Tairawhiti
- Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu

Across our takiwa, we provide leadership and guidance to deliver education service for school/kura, early learning services, whanau and akonga, and our local communities.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Maori, Pacific peoples, akonga with learning support needs, and akonga from disadvantaged backgrounds

**Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to t