Vacancies
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Current Vacancies
Updated on:
25 June 2024
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing the start of Term 1, 2025 (Education Gazette: AP Secondary (Y9-13) – Education Gazette).
Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong family/whānau atmosphere in our school, and intentionally create an environment that develops student character.
Our school's culture is based on our special character and school values: God’s Word, God’s Presence, People, Authenticity, Creativity and Excellence. We are embracing an assessment for learning pedagogical approach. Our school community view our students as creative learners learning to tell God’s story through STEAM (the latter being our current school vision).
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior leader to join our culturally diverse school community as the Associate Principal for Secondary, Years 9-13. You will work closely with the Principal, the AP Primary and all teams, championing curriculum development, pedagogical excellence, and daily operations. Proficiency in bilingual pedagogy and a commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles are essential.
Please note that a willingness and an ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to Renew School are conditions of appointment.
The successful applicant must be able to:
- Focus on and maintain the distinctive Special Character of the school. Please read https://renew.school.nz/ethos/beliefs/ carefully to consider whether you can uphold these beliefs at our school.
- Articulate what it means to immerse students in a Biblical worldview.
- Build effective relationships with ākonga, whānau and staff, and model a growth mindset.
- Uphold our school values and drive the school’s vision. You will join a leadership team that functions with a distributed leadership model.
- Grow or extend your leadership capability. Candidates should be creative, innovative thinkers who can inspire others. Experience and/or a passion for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) will be advantageous.
- Display strong skills in assessment analysis, pedagogy, and curriculum development.
- Enjoy a sense of humour and enjoy working in our whānau-orientated, multicultural kura.
The position attracts 3 management units and 1 middle management allowance, and it has a teaching component of up to 0.6 FTTE.
You are welcome to visit the school informally, if you can, before applying.
When you pray about this opportunity and believe it is the leadership position for you, contact the principal for an application pack: principal@renew.school.nz. You will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and four character references (two personal, two professional) as part of your application.
Financial support will be provided to assist shortlisted applicants with domestic travel and/or accommodation costs related to attending an interview.
Application pack due date: Friday, 5 July 2024, 5 pm
Shortlisted candidates contacted: Week starting 15 July 2024
Interviews scheduled: Week 1, Term 3, 2024
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing the start of Term 1, 2025 (Education Gazette: Secondary science and technology teacher – Education Gazette).
Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong family/whānau atmosphere in our school, and intentionally create an environment that develops student character.
The successful candidate will be able to clearly articulate what it means to immerse students in a Biblical worldview while teaching secondary science and technology (i.e., strengths in Years 11-13 Physics and Physical Science, Years 7-10 Science and Technology) utilising the NCEA framework (specifically Physics up to Level 3).
As a school that aspires to excellence, we seek applications from teachers strong in their teaching and curriculum knowledge, digitally literate and strong in pastoral care, i.e., a person who is passionate about working with young people and enjoys inspiring others to strive for excellence. Teachers who consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in a learning area may be considered for a head of department position.
Applicants must be committed to Christian education and enhancing the special character of this school through their Christian faith. Please note that a willingness and an ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to Renew School are conditions of appointment.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please email the principal a cover letter that explains why you want to work at Renew School, your CV, and the name and contact details of
- your pastor/minister,
- a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
- a professional referee (principal / senior leader).
Closing date and time: Please submit your cover letter, references, and CV to the principal, Barend Blom (principal@renew.school.nz), by Friday, 5 July 2024, 5 pm
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