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APPLICANT
BRIEF
Prepared for Deputy Principal
Patea Area School
Term 2 2019
Patea Area School
Deputy PRINCIPAL
1
Whakataka te hau ki te uru Cease the winds coming from the west
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga Cease the winds coming from the south
Kia mākinakina ki uta Let the breeze blow over the land
Kia mātaratara ki tai Let the breeze blow over the ocean
Kia hī aki ana te atākura Let the red tipped dawn
He tio Come with a sharpened air
He huka A touch of frost
He hau hu The promise of a glorious day
Tihei mauri ora ‘Tis the breath of life
Ngā mihi / thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Deputy Principal at Patea Area
School
The new Deputy Principal will have the opportunity to help lead our school to a new level, building
on the significant achievements to date. The successful applicant will be well supported by a
new and enthusiastic Principal, a dedicated staff, a motivated board and a welcoming local
community as together we take Patea Area School into the future.
Please find enclosed in this application pack the information you need to apply for this role:
A. Application process and tim eline
B. School profile
C. Personal profile
D. Person specification
E. Referee process and application summary sheet
F. Referee’s report form – three required
G. Referee’s opinion on applicant’s performance
The appointments committee will be using the Person Specification as a point of reference and
applicants should consider this when completing their written application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Nāku noa, nā / Yours sincerely
James Davidson
Principal- Patea Area School
2A. APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Advertising begins: 16 April 2019
Applications close: 4pm Friday 3 May 2019
Referees reports received by: 4pm Friday 3 May 2019
Shortlisting completed and During week of 6 May 2019
applicants advised:
Interviews completed on or by: Saturday 18 May 2019
Deputy Principal appointment As soon as possible following
confirmed: interviews
Deputy Principal takes up Start of Term 3 2019
position:
1. APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE:
• a Curriculum Vitae
• the Personal Profile
• three (3) Referee Reports- refer notes below
• a covering letter explaining how the school will benefit from your leadership
• completed Person Specification sheet outlining evidence
2. DEADLINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS:
Please note that applications must be received by courier post and/or via email by
Please email Application information to: davidsonja@pateaarea.school.nz
and
Please mail application information to:
The Deputy Principal Appointment Committee
Patea Area School
PO Box 83
Patea 4520
Please label the envelope “Confidential: Deputy Principal Appointment”
3. REFEREES:
• Please deliver referee reports to your three referees.
• Referee forms should be emailed separately from your application and be received by
Patea Area School no later than 4pm Friday 3 May 2019
• Nominated referees may also be contacted by the appointment committee (or their
agents) for further/more detailed information.
34. SHORTLISTING:
Shortlisting will be completed during the week of the 06 May 2019. Successful & unsuccessful
candidates will be notified shortly after this date.
5. CURRENT CONTEXT VISITS: If possible, visits to shortlisted candidates contexts will take place prior
to interviews.
6. INTERVIEWS:
Interviews will be held at Patea Area School, Kent St, Patea on or by Saturday 18 May 2019. If
you are not available for interview at this time, please note this in your covering letter. The
Deputy Principal Appointment will be confirmed as soon as is practical following the interviews
and it is expected the Deputy Principal will be available to take up the position at the start of
Term 3 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: the interview process will include a presentation (up to 7 minutes in length) by
the applicant on the topic: How do we best meet the needs of a diverse range of students
for a changing world. This will be followed by up to one hour responding to questions from the
interview panel.
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B. SCHOOL PROFILE
Patea Area School is proud to be a leading school of modern and innovative
learning across all levels.
All students who come to Patea Area School can be assured that they will have
a wide range of opportunities in a safe and caring environment. Our Aim is that
Patea Area School students will be amongst the leaders of tomorrow and fully
equipped for a rapidly changing world.
Our commitment is to deliver a modern and engaging curriculum that
encourages our young people to be independent and critical thinkers, well
able to cope with the challenges of modern society beyond our school gates.
We have a deliberate emphasis on tailoring the learning for each individual
student to ensure that our young people achieve EXCELLENCE at their level.
At Patea Area School we believe that education is about success across a
wide range of activities. We have outstanding facilities and opportunities
available in sport, culture and the arts, as well as academic endeavours.
We are extremely proud that our learning environment has a strong sense of
family, community and of belonging.
Motivated and committed staff offer student-centred learning for Years 1 – 13
in a caring and supportive learning environment that meet the needs of our
21st century learners. The learning programmes we offer are based on effective
teaching and learning practice, supported by educational research and
evidence from around the world. Learners come first, passions are ignited and
limitless opportunities are created through powerful partnerships.
OUR VISION
We know the future we want:
Growing Good People For A Changing World
OUR VALUES
We know what is important to us:
P ARTICIPATION
R ESPECT
I NTEGRITY
D IVERSITY
E XCELLENCE
6DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
This position has become vacant due to the promotion of our Deputy Principal
who has had a successful tenure in the role.
OUR LIFESTYLE
Patea has a rich Maori and European history which is well documented in the
South Taranaki District Museum (Aotea Utanga nui) in the main street of the
township. The replica of the Aotea canoe at the western entrance to the town
commemorates the settlement of Taranaki by Turi and his hapu, who travelled
from Hawaiiki to Kawhia and then overland to Patea.
Today Patea has retained a strong community focus and enjoys many services.
Nearby Carlyle Beach and Mana Bay are popular for their excellent fishing,
boating and surfing and visitors to the area will enjoy beautiful, wild, rugged
scenery that is typical of the South Taranaki coast. The beach and river offer a
boat ramp, scenic lookouts and walkways. The town centre has a
supermarket, butcher, cafes, dairies and includes a well-resourced medical
centre, pharmacy, public swimming pool and trust owned rest home.
Taranaki – like no other
7C. PERSONAL PROFILE
Please complete this form and return it with your CV
1. Personal information
Full name: ______________ _______________________
Surname First name(s)
Address: __
Contacts: __
Home phone Mobile phone
______________________________________________________
Email
Date of Birth: Place of Birth:
Nationality/Citizenship:
Please include photo identification with your application-eg passport photo or
driver’s licence
Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand? No / Yes
Where appropriate, please attach evidence of eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Current Driver’s Licence: __________
2. Educational Qualifications
Highest qualification held: ____________________________________
Date of certification: _______
Teacher’s Registration Number and Practising Certificate
Expiry Date: Year
Degrees/Diplomas: Year
Year
Other Qualifications:
83. Current Employment
Position: Date appointed: _______
School/institution:
Location:
Immediate supervisor/employer:
Name: Position:
Add contact details if not used as a referee:
Address: _________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Phones: __________________
Work: __________________
Home: ______________________________
For the purpose of compliance with the Privacy Act 1993, do you consent to the
school contacting your present employer for the purpose of reference checking?
4. Medical / Health
• Please describe any injury or illness you have had that may affect your ability
to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Do you have any other known condition that may affect your ability to carry
out the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description?
If Yes, please provide the details.
I understand that any false information given in relation to my medical history
may result in my loss of entitlement for any compensation from ACC or the
Board’s workplace accident insurance
95. Convictions
(a) Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence (other than a minor
traffic offence)? No/Yes
(b) If Yes please provide the date and details of the offence, the penalty, or
reason, together with any comments you may wish to make.
(c) Are you currently awaiting the hearing of any charges? No/Yes
If Yes please provide details
(d) Have you ever been the subject of any concerns involving child safety?
No/Yes
(e) Have you been, or are you currently under investigation from any other
authority such as Health & Disability authority, Privacy Commission etc?
No/Yes
If Yes please provide details
Please note:
• You may be asked to provide a copy of the relevant Court record(s)
obtained from the Police and the Board reserves the right to contact
authorities to verify any claim made.
• Failure to provide correct and true details of any conviction or other reason
for possible unsuitability will make you liable to dismissal from the employment
of the Patea Area School Board of Trustees should you be the successful
applicant.
106. Referees
Please provide names, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers of three
(3) referees, who can attest to your professional capability.
Please ensure that one is able to verify your ability to:
• Relate to/work constructively with your employer (either BOT or Principal)
• Lead a team, work collaboratively with others to implement a project
Please ensure that one referee is a colleague capable of commenting on your
approach and beliefs about learning and teaching.
(i) Name:
_
Address:
_
______________
Telephone:
Private Business
Capacity in which you have known this person:
_______
(ii) Name:
_
Address:
_
______________
Telephone:
Private Business
Capacity in which you have known this person:
_______
11(iii) Name:
_
Address:
_
______________
Telephone:
Private Business
Capacity in which you have known this person:
_______
127. Declaration
I, (full name)
(a) Consent to the school seeking verbal or written information about me on a
confidential basis from representatives of my current and previous employers
and/or referees and authorise the information sought to be released to the
Board of Trustees of Patea Area School for the purpose of ascertaining my
suitability for the position for which I am applying.
I understand that the information received by the school is supplied in
confidence as evaluative material and will not be disclosed to me.
(b) Authorise the Board of Trustees of Patea Area School and its agents to make
any reasonable inquiries concerning my background to assist in assessing my
suitability for the position of Principal at Patea Area School for which I am
applying.
(c) Authorise the Patea Area School Board, or nominated representative,
permission to access any information held by Education Council of Aotearoa
New Zealand (EDUCANZ) or any other educational organisation, including
information regarding matters under investigation, to gather information related
to my suitability for appointment to the position.
(c) Declare that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this
application and in any curriculum vitae enclosed is accurate and I understand
that if any false or misleading information is given, or any material fact is
suppressed or deliberately omitted, I will not be employed, or if I am employed,
my employment will be terminated. I know of no reason why I would not be
suitable to work with children/young people. I also understand that any false
information given in relation to my medical history with regards to gradual
process, disease or infection can result in my loss of entitlement for any
compensation for ACC.
Signature: Date:
13D. PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Board has established the following Person Specification. We welcome
applications from New Zealand registered teaching professionals with the
following skills and attributes, with proven ability and potential to meet the
criteria stated below.
He aha te mea nui? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing?
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Our new Deputy Principal will:
• have proven leadership experience
• be an excellent communicator, who is open, responsive and innovative
• work together with others to achieve successful outcomes, be inclusive and
encourage new ideas and input
• be enthusiastic and energetic including being visible and engaged in all
aspects of school life
• ensure top quality teaching and learning programmes are delivered to create
an environment in which all students will experience success
• continue to incorporate restorative practices
• have a passion for their own and others’ professional development
• have an awareness of the needs of our multi-cultural community and the
flexibility to positively manage and engage constructively
• have empathy and understanding of the diverse range of backgrounds our
families come from
• embrace bi-culturalism and incorporate Tikanga Māori in all aspects of our
school culture
• model and enhance the core values of our school – PRIDE etc.
Please provide three (3) evidential bullet points for each Person Specification.
14Person Specifications As evidenced by
Have proven leadership experience
Be an excellent communicator, who
is open, responsive and innovative
Work together with others to achieve
successful outcomes, be inclusive
and encourage new ideas and input
15Be enthusiastic and energetic
including being visible and
engaged in all aspects of school life
Ensure top quality teaching and
learning programmes are delivered
to create an environment in which
all students will experience success
Continue to incorporate restorative
practices
16Have a passion for their own and
others’ professional development
Have an awareness of the needs of
our multi-cultural community and the
flexibility to positively manage
and engage constructively
Have empathy and understanding
of the diverse range of backgrounds
our families come from
17Embrace bi-culturalism and
incorporate Tikanga Māori in all
aspects of our school culture
Model and enhance the core values
of our school –
P articipation
R espect
I ntegrity
D iversity
E xcellence
18E. REFEREE PROCESS AND APPLICATION SUMMARY
SHEET
Dear ________________________________
I am an applicant for the position of Principal at Patea Area School and have
named you as a confidential referee.
Please forward the completed referee’s report to:
Please email the completed referee's report (documents F and G) to:
davidsonja@pateaarea.school.nz
Please ensure that the report is received at the above address by 4pm Friday
3 May 2019
Yours sincerely
Applicant
19F. REFEREE REPORT FORM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL PATEA
AREA SCHOOL
We invite you to complete this form and assure you that this is
a confidential document. Its contents will be disclosed only to
members of the Board of Trustees and those assisting with the
selection process.
Name of Referee: ________________________________________
Name of Applicant: ______________________________________
Address _________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
Mobile __________________________________________
Email __________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant (Please be specific):
How long have you known the applicant?
20G. REFEREE OPINION ON THE APPLICANT’S
PERFORMANCE
Please assess the applicant’s performance for each of the following selected
performance indicators by circling the number in the appropriate box:
1 2 3 4 5
Not Satisfactory Competent This is an Outstanding
Satisfactory but needs area of
further strength
development
1. PERSONAL QUALITIES
Low High
* Presentation 1 2 3 4 5
* Energy 1 2 3 4 5
* Relationship with people 1 2 3 4 5
* Approachability 1 2 3 4 5
* Motivation 1 2 3 4 5
* Integrity 1 2 3 4 5
* People person 1 2 3 4 5
* Sense of humour 1 2 3 4 5
* Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5
* Organisation and efficiency 1 2 3 4 5
* Honesty 1 2 3 4 5
* Communication 1 2 3 4 5
212. PROFESSIONAL QUALITES
Capacity to:
Please circle one
Low High
* Focus the school on learning and teaching 1 2 3 4 5
* Initiate and manage change 1 2 3 4 5
* Articulate vision 1 2 3 4 5
* Set and lead the direction
* Provide a professional, innovative perspective on 1 2 3 4 5
educational issues
* Identify new opportunities and action where 1 2 3 4 5
appropriate
* Ability to delegate 1 2 3 4 5
* Knowledge of and experience in developing a 1 2 3 4 5
future focused curriculum
3. RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS
Capacity to:
Please circle one
Low High
* Earn respect 1 2 3 4 5
* Establish and maintain positive relationships 1 2 3 4 5
with all students regardless of age, ethnicity
and individual abilities
* Ability to engage and connect with students 1 2 3 4 5
* Inspire, motivate and challenge students 1 2 3 4 5
* Encourage and support students to take 1 2 3 4 5
responsibility for own learning
* Address the needs of Māori and Pasifika 1 2 3 4 5
students
* Support students to uphold high standards of 1 2 3 4 5
behaviour and personal conduct
* Build leaders for the future
224. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLEAGUES
Capacity to:
Please circle one
Low High
* Lead a successful team 1 2 3 4 5
* Establish positive working relationships 1 2 3 4 5
* Inspire, motivate and challenge staff 1 2 3 4 5
* Communicate effectively 1 2 3 4 5
* Utilise the strengths of others 1 2 3 4 5
* Build leadership capacity 1 2 3 4 5
* Ability to empower and inspire trust 1 2 3 4 5
* Chart new growth and foster ideas 1 2 3 4 5
5. LEAD AND MANAGE A SCHOOL ORGANISATION
Proven skills in:
Please circle one
Low High
* Value the input of whānau & the community 1 2 3 4 5
* Commitment to biculturalism & Principles of the 1 2 3 4 5
Treaty of Waitangi
* Ability to create a leadership culture 1 2 3 4 5
* Finance and resource management 1 2 3 4 5
* Recruiting and retaining high quality staff 1 2 3 4 5
* Promoting the school and its achievements 1 2 3 4 5
* Implementing effective performance 1 2 3 4 5
management systems leading to improved
teaching and learning
* Maintaining a strong partnership with the BOT 1 2 3 4 5
* Provide timely & informative reporting to the 1 2 3 4 5
BOT
SUMMARY
Outstanding Highly Recommended Recommended Not
No Recommended Some Recommended
Reservations Reservations
How
would you
rank the
applicant
for this
position?
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Continue on separate page if necessary.
Thank you for taking the time to help us make a sound and careful decision
about this appointment
Signed: Date:
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