Education Consultant Fixed Term Position
Job Opportunity: Education Consultant Fixed Term
Location:Auckland
Closes: Wednesday 11 December 2024
We're seeking an experienced educator with expertise in Structured Literacy implementation to join our consultancy team. This fixed term position will begin on 13 January (negotiable) and end on 19th December 2025.
The available position will be based in the Auckland region.
This is a full-time, fixed term salaried position. Some national travel will be required.
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.
Core functions of these roles will be delivering the ‘’How to” in Structured Literacy using the iDeaL Approach.
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
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
Apply now to make a difference!
Full training and support will be 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.
Applications close Wedensday 11 December 2024. We will be reviewing and processing applications as they are received.
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.
Please create a video no longer than 5 minutes that addresses the following four aspects. We’d prefer it to be a spontaneous recording of you speaking directly to us. There’s no need to include physical props like books or sound packs, and slideshows are not necessary 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
