Learning MATTERS Consultancy Position
We are a team of talented professionals who are dedicated to making a difference to many children, families and schools across the country. We believe every child has the right and potential to become literate. We also believe that every teacher deserves to be taught how they can enable these skills for all ākonga they teach.
We are looking for an educator who has experience in Structured Literacy implementation to join our consultancy team.
The position is located in the following regions
Hawkes Bay/Gisborne or Manawatu Region
Core functions of this role will be delivering the ‘’How to” in Structured Literacy using the iDeaL Approach.
Some national travel will be required.
This is a fulltime salaried position.
You will be responsible for:
Providing quality facilitation to primary, intermediate and/or secondary schools to assist them to develop cohesive and consistent practices in varied settings
Delivering professional learning through the iDeaL consultancy process to schools and school leaders
Working alongside school leaders to build quality assessment processes and to review and refine local curriculum
Modelling, coaching and supporting teachers with the implementation of the iDeaL Approach to Structured Literacy both onsite and online
Building capacity in knowledge, leadership practise in relationship to current learning practises
Working with the consultancy team in designing and developing online and face to face professional learning modules and webinars
Working with the consultancy team to further enhance and develop the iDeaL Online Platform.
Qualities and Qualifications:
Training in an evidence-based literacy approach (MSL, LETRS, OG), preferrable or a willingness to train
Knowledge and teaching experience using the iDeaL Approach preferred
School Leadership experience preferred or a willingness to learn leadership skills
Coaching and mentoring experience preferred
Engaging facilitation ability
Quality communication skills
Problem solver
Relationship builder
Superior tech skills with both the Microsoft Suite and Google programmes
Outstanding organisation skills
Avid learner
Team player
Proactive
Diligent
Full training and support provided through a comprehensive induction process.
If this sounds like you and you want to be working in a highly interactive, fast paced and collaborative supportive team, we want to hear from you.
How to apply
Please forward the following application requirements to office@learningmatters.co.nz
A CV with a covering letter telling us, what you know about Structured Literacy, where does your experience and expertise lie, and how have you influenced change in your current setting.
At least two referees.
A video of no longer than 5 minutes covering the following four aspects. Please note we would like the video to be an off the cuff recording of you just talking to us. Please note showing some physical prompts like a book or sound pack or providing a slideshow is not required nor encouraged
Introduce yourself
Tell us what makes you our next rock star
Share with us a success you have had in leading through change
Based on your experience what do you see is the benefit when using the iDeaL Approach to Structured Literacy
Applications close at midday on Friday 14 June 2024
Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be required to send through a video of your teaching practice as well as preparing and delivering a short presentation. The topic will be advised to those who are shortlisted.
Start date to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
