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SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for applying for position of Core Teacher for Year 7&8 at Sancta Maria College.

1. Please complete this form personally. Read it through first and then answer all questions. Make sureyou sign and date where indicated.

2. Attach a curriculum vitae containing any additional information relevant to the position. If you includewritten references, please note that we may contact the writer of the reference.

3. Copies of qualification certificates should be attached as well as a current Practicing Certificate. Ifsuccessful in our application, you will be required to provide originals as proof of qualifications.

4. Failure to complete this application and answer all questions truthfully may result in any offer ofemployment being withdrawn or appointment being terminated if any information is later found to be false.

5. In terms of a Criminal Conviction, the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 provides certainconvictions do not have to be disclosed providing:• You have not committed any offence within 7 (consecutive) years of being sentenced for the offence

and• You did not serve a custodial sentence at any time (this would exclude serious offences such as

murder, manslaughter, rape and causing serious bodily harm) and• The offence was not a specified offence (specified offences are in the main sexual in nature) and• You have paid any fine or costs

Please note that you are not obliged to disclose convictions if you are an eligible individual but can do so if you wish. If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible contact the Ministry of Justice.

6. This application form and supporting documents received from the successful applicant will be held bythe school. That person may access it in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.

7. CVs provided from non-successful applicants will not be returned, unless a stamped self-addressedenvelope is provided. Application forms and CVs from non-successful applicants will be held until theappointments process is completed and then be destroyed.

8. You are required to request referees reports from three referees. The report template is included in thispack and as a separate attachment. It is your responsibility to contact referees and provide them with acopy of the report and the information they need to complete it and return it. All information collectedfrom referees will be destroyed at the end of the selection process.

9. All information received will be confidential to the the Sancta Maria College Board of TrusteesAppointments Committee.

PO Box 64437, Botany, Auckland 2163

w: www.sanctamaria.school.nz e: [email protected]

ph: 09 274 4086

Sancta Maria College Application For Appointment – Teaching Staff Page 1 of 6

APPLICATION FORM Years 7 & 8 Core Teacher

Please complete all details and send with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and teaching qualifications / certificates to:

Theresa Ganias, Sancta Maria College, PO Box 64437, Botany, Auckland 2163 Or email to [email protected]

By Friday, 21 December 2018 at 4:00pm

This application form is a source of information that will be used by Sancta Maria College to assist in considering your suitability for the position of Core Teacher for Years 7 & 8 at Sancta Maria College. Following completion of this appointment, information relating to the successful applicant/s shall form part of the school’s personnel records and will be held at the school. Information relating to unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed upon confirmation of the appointment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Full Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Contacts: Home Phone: (0 ) _______________________ Mobile Phone: (0 ) _______________________

Work Phone: (0 ) ________________________ Email: __________________________________

TEACHING STAFF ONLY: Teacher Registration Number: ____________________ Expiry Date of your Practising Certificate: ___/___/___

OTHER INFORMATION:

Nationality / Citizenship: ________________________________________________________________________

Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand? YES NO

Please indicate your entitlement: Resident Visa Work Permit

Do you have a full current New Zealand driver licence: YES NO

PRESENT EMPLOYER:

Name of present employer: ______________________

Position:______________________________________

School / Institution:______________________________

Position held:__________________________________

Date commenced: _____________________________

Address:_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________

Work Phone: (0 ) ____________________________

Other Phone: (0 ) ____________________________

For the purpose of compliance with the Privacy Act 1993, do you consent to Sancta Maria College contacting your present employer for the purpose of reference checking? YES NO

mailto:[email protected]


PO Box 64437, Botany,

Auckland 2163 w: www.sanctamaria.school.nz

e: [email protected] ph: 09 274 4086



REFEREES: Name: ___________________________________

School / Institution:___________________________

Position:___________________________________

Address: __________________________________

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Home Phone: (0 ) ___________________________ Work Phone: (0 ) ____________________________ Mobile Phone: (0 ) ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Name: ___________________________________


Position:___________________________________

Address: __________________________________

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Position:___________________________________

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TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Institution attended Year Qualifications attained Date awarded







EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (list all schools/ institutions and positions – last 10 years only): Position Salary Scale School Date from Date to

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/S Please give details below.







DECLARATIONS

MEDICAL / HEALTH

Do you have any injury or illness that may affect your ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description?

YES NO

If yes, please provide the details below:

Do you have or have had any other known physical or psychological condition that may affect your ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description?

YES NO


Do you suffer or have ever suffered from any illness or disability that you would like the Board of Trustees to know about (e.g. asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure)?

YES NO


Do you agree to undertake a medical examination if required?

YES NO

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 insurer. Date: Signature:







CHILD SAFETY (VCA)

Have you ever been convicted of a Safeguarding offence? YES NO


Have you ever been the subject of any concern(s) or a complaint(s) involving child safety during your employment history?

YES NO

If yes, please provide the details below (please include details of how you responded to it too): The Board may not employ or engage a children’s worker who has been convicted of an offence specified in Schedule 2 of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. The Clean Slate Act does not apply to schedule 2 offences.

CONVICTIONS

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence (other than a minor traffic offence)?

YES NO If yes, please provide* the date and details of the offence(s), the penalty, or reason, together with any comments you may wish to make below (or on a separate sheet): *Please note that you may be asked to provide a copy of the relevant court records available from the registrar of the court concerned. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Failure to provide correct and true details of any conviction(s) or other reason(s) for possible unsuitability, will make you liable to dismissal from the employment of Sancta Maria College Board of Trustees should you be the successful applicant.

Are you currently awaiting sentencing or the hearing of any charges?

YES NO If yes, please provide the details below:

Have you ever received a police diversion for an offence?


YES NO

Have you ever been discharged without conviction for an offence?

YES NO If yes, please provide the details below:







PRIVACY ACT 1993 / AUTHORITY TO APPROACH OTHER REFEREES (To be ticked and signed by the Applicant)

This Application is submitted with the understanding that any further information given, is for the use of the employer and their authorized representatives who may at any time have access to this information.

I authorise the members of the Sancta Maria College School Appointments Committee or its advisor(s)/ representative, permission to make enquiries of my present or past employers or colleagues or any other person who may assist in establishing my suitability for the position of Core Teacher for Years 7&8 at Sancta Maria College

I authorise the members of the Sancta Maria College School Appointments Committee or its advisor(s)/ representative, permission to access any information held by Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) or any other educational organization, including information regarding matters under investigation, to gather information related to my suitability for appointment to the position.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: __________________________________ DECLARATION (To be signed by the Applicant)

I certify that • I am registered (or provisionally registered) as a New Zealand teacher. • I confirm, in terms of the Privacy Act 1993, that I have authorised access to referees. • I know of no reason why I should not be suitable to work with children/ young people. • To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information I have supplied in this application form and my CV is

true, accurate and correct. • I understand that if I have supplied any false or misleading information, or any material fact or/and any

important information is suppressed or deliberately omitted, I may be disqualified from appointment, or if appointed/employed, my employment will be terminated.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: ________________________________________ DATE: _______________________


Sancta Maria College Person Specification – Classroom Teacher Page 1 of 2 Updated September2017

Person Specification: Classroom Teacher

Sancta Maria College is a Catholic Integrated School (Years 7-13) that is committed to preparing our

students to embrace the future by providing a complete Catholic education in a safe, nurturing

community, shaped by our vision.

Personal Qualities

Demonstrates and supports our Special Catholic Character

Demonstrates good judgement.

Enthusiastic and able to motivate others.

Has a positive approach to problems/issues, and the ability to resolve them.

Relates well to, and is respected by staff (including Senior Management).

Relates well to, and is respected by students

Resilient under pressure.

Is well organised.

Committed and hardworking.

Able to reflect and learn from experiences.

Is open minded, objective and flexible.

Qualifications/Experience

Has an appropriate tertiary qualification/s.

Has completed or is willing to commit to further study.

Is an experienced and effective classroom practitioner.

Have a sound educational philosophy with a commitment to student achievement and educational excellence.

Curriculum/Management

Has accepted responsibilities within current Department/School and completed these to a high standard.

Has excellent student management.

Has developed/maintained effective programmes and assessment at a range of levels in accordance with the curriculum.

Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the new curriculum.

Has advanced administrative skills. Teaching and Learning

Demonstrates effective teaching and learning practices.

Is a willing learner.

Shows understanding of and commitment to improvement of pedagogical practices.

Would promote and encourage the improvement of pedagogical practices within the Department

Values and supports professional development of Faculty members.

Has evidence of personal professional growth and development

Sancta Maria College Person Specification – Classroom Teacher Page 2 of 2 Updated September2017

Leadership

Able to effectively lead others.

Actively supports and promotes school wide initiatives and vision/policies.

Actively supports and promotes school policies.

Able to articulate a vision for the department.

Able to promote the learning area within the school and the wider community.

Contributes to school-wide planning and self-review that delivers high levels of student achievement.

Able to address performance issues.

Can work in a team and foster collegial relationships.

Can develop leadership potential in others.

Has the ability to manage change. Extra-Curricular

Has record of involvement in previous school (co-curricular, extra-curricular, innovative programmes etc.).

Person Specification: Classroom Teacher Reviewed: September 2017 Louise Moore, Principal ……………....……………………..……………… .……………....……………………..…… Louise Moore Date Principal

Sancta Maria College Role Description – Classroom Teacher Page 1 of 2 Updated September 2017

Role Description Classroom Teacher

Mission statement: We are committed to preparing our students to embrace the future by

providing a complete Catholic education in a safe, nurturing community, shaped by our vision.

Purpose: To facilitate student learning by exercising responsibility for the resources

and curricular programmes of the Department in line with the general goals of the College Charter.

Reports to: Head of Department, Principal and Board of Trustees. Responsible to: Head of Department, The Principal through the Deputy Principal and other

members of the Senior Leadership Team. Works with: The other members of the faculty in sharing the responsibility for the

management of student behaviour and delivery of the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

Support of the Special Character of the College.

Maintain high professional standards.

Contribute to the Department or Syndicate.

Classroom teaching.

Commitment to the College’s Co-Curricular Programme.

Role Description: Classroom Teacher Reviewed: September 2017 Louise Moore, Principal ……………....……………………..……………… .……………....……………………..…… Louise Moore Date Principal

Sancta Maria College Role Description – Classroom Teacher Page 2 of 2 Updated September 2017

KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. Support the Special Character of the College

Be aware and supportive of the Special Character of the College.

Participate in the events and practices of the College, which relate to its Special Character.

Create an environment of friendship, generosity and collaboration.

Act as a positive role model at all times.

Assist with the co-curricular student programme.

2. Maintain high professional standards

Promote the College positively and uphold the personal standards expected by the College.

Keep up to date with curriculum development and effective teaching practice.

Participate in and contribute to meetings with other staff, parents and other organizations as required.

Participate in the performance management process.

Carry out the policies of the Board of Trustees

3. Contribute to the Department Carry out the required College and department administrative procedures and tasks assigned.

Attend and contribute to meetings for the Department. Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development.

Support all colleagues, especially those in the Department by providing feedback on relevant issues and information for future planning.

4. Classroom teaching Plan lessons in a competent manner.

Deliver the curriculum, using a variety of teaching styles, according to the national and school requirements.

Assess the curriculum in a fair, valid and consistent manner, keep a record of these assessments and report/communicate students’ progress and achievement to parents/caregivers.

Keep attendance records.

Establish and maintain sensible, clear and consistent classroom routines so that all students have an excellent opportunity for learning.

Challenge each student according to his or her ability and motivate students to perform to their potential.

Provide a stimulating, attractive and safe learning environment in your classroom.

Use the Pastoral Care/Guidance network and structure of the College to support students who have behavioral or academic difficulties.

Enhance student learning through the efficient use of resources and ensure that learning activities and tasks are appropriate to a range of needs.

Be sensitive to the cultural learning needs of students; incorporate elements of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori into lessons and classroom.

Share with colleagues the pastoral duties of care and supervision.

5. Commitment to the College’s Co-Curriculum Programme

Make yourself available for a significant co-curricular activity (sport or cultural) that requires time outside normal school hours, including weekends in either summer or winter.

Be available for school camps.

NB: For a Tagged position, the person appointed must be willing and able to take part in the religious instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the College. Limitations of Authority Changes to procedures or routines must receive prior approval from the Principal. The Principal may make changes at any time in consultation with yourself and the Head of Department

Sancta Maria College Referee’s Report for the position of Core Teacher for Years 7&8

Sancta Maria College - Referee’s Report for the position of Core Teacher for Years 7&8 Page 1 of 3

Confidential to the Sancta Maria College Board of Trustees

THIS PAGE IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT

Dear ____________________ (Referee) I am an applicant for the position of Core Teacher for Years 7&8 at Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush and I have named you as a confidential referee. Please email the completed Referee’s Report to the Principal’s PA, Theresa Ganias at [email protected]

Referee reports must be received by 4.00 pm on 21 December 2018.

Thank you

________________________

(Applicant Signature)

Name of Applicant ________________________________




Name of Referee ________________________________

Home Phone: ___________________ Mobile Phone: ____________________

Work Phone: ___________________ Email: __________________________

Relationship to the Applicant: _________________________________ How long have you known the applicant? ____________________ Are you prepared to be contacted by telephone or email to follow-up on the information contained in this report if necessary?

Yes No



1 What is your relationship to the applicant? How long have you known them? What opportunities have you had recently to see them at work?

2 What are the main reasons that they will stand out as being an excellent candidate for this

Physical Education and Health Studies position?

3 Do you have any concerns about their ability to be a Core Teacher for Years 7&8? What is their Achilles’ heel? Weaknesses? Comment on the applicant’s ability to develop any areas of weakness or lack of experience.

4 If you were in our position, would you appoint him/her to this role? Why or why not? 5 Please comment on the applicant’s commitment and willingness to supporting and upholding

the Special Catholic Character values and ethos of the college?

Why have you selected this ranking?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this report. Your contribution to the appointment process is greatly appreciated.

SUMMARY

OUTSTANDING NO

RESERVATIONS

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED SOME

RESERVATIONS

NOT RECOMMENDED

How would you rank the applicant for the position?

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