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Policy And Programme Management

To set annual goals and targets, and plan programmes within the Teaching Team which meet with the national curriculum requirements and are consistent with the school’s charter and strategic planning.

• Contributes to and actively promotes an appropriate direction for the school;
• Within the area of responsibility policies and programmes are developed, up to date and evaluated regularly;
• Programme delivery is appropriate to the needs of students.

To fully understand the implications of the changing cultural, social and economic context of New Zealand, the Northland and Ngapuhi.

• Policies and programmes meet the needs and aspirations of Ngapuhi;
• Programmes are modified in response to social and economic change;
• Practices within the area of responsibility are innovative and responsive to student needs;
• The annual report to the Principal accurately reflects performance within the area of responsibility.

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Professional Leadership

To develop responsibility and delegate tasks when appropriate within the Teaching Team

• Assists staff in curriculum delivery by organising opportunities for sharing and developing units of work;
• Promotes the personal and educational welfare of the students;
• Appropriate delegations are made utilising strengths and which provide opportunities for professional growth.
• Ensures classroom programmes within the Teaching Team are being planned co-operatively and delivered to a high standard.

To be responsible to either the Deputy or Assistant Principal for the operation of the designated Teaching Team

• The class programmes and organisation within the Teaching Team  are of the highest standard.
• The DP or AP are fully informed of what is happening within the Teaching Team
• Regular Reports, both written and oral are given to the DP or AP for their information, for the Principal’s information and for the Board of Trustee’s Information.

To ensure that aspects such as Strategic Plan Goals, Policy and Administrative Guidelines, school procedures are carried out by Teaching Team

• All Teaching team are fully aware of these and carry them out.

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Professional Leadership

To participate in and support the school’s performance management system.

• Performance expectations have been discussed with staff within the Teaching Team and objectives set for the year;
• Staff appraisal within the Teaching Team is supportively carried out;
• Staff in the Teaching Team have access to the professional development required to support the achievement of their performance objectives;
• Reflects on own performance assessment and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning in order to improve performance;
• Deals with staff in Teaching Team about performance problems in a sensitive and timely manner.

To ensure Administrative Tasks within Teaching Team are carried out on time and accurately.

• Team members are inducted and trained in the administrative tasks such as roll returns, handling of money, timetabling, planning etc
• Classroom administrative tasks such as roll returns, etc are carried out on time and accurately.

To ensure assessment and evaluation of class programmes is accurately carried out.

• Schoolwide Assessment Policy is carried out by all team members accurately and within time limits
• Class and Team assessments are carried out at least at the end of each unit.
• All assessment is evaluated and planning shows the use of this data.
• Written reports to parents are honest, based upon accurate data and carried out within set time limits.

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Building And Sustaining Relationships

To foster relationships between the school and community.

• Parents and whanau feel comfortable about visiting the school to discuss their children’s progress;
• The community are actively involved in the life of the school;
• Supports relationships with other schools in Ngapuhi and the Northland.

To demonstrate a thorough understanding of current approaches to effective teaching and learning.

• Acts on opportunities for the improvement of teaching and learning;
• Assists staff in monitoring student progress and reporting effectively to parents;
• Role models expectations and professional teaching practice.

To provide professional leadership within the area of responsibility.

• Works effectively in the senior management team;
• Supports the Principal in the leadership and management of the school;
• Deputises for the Principal when required;
• Meets school corporate responsibility professionally.

To always demonstrate leadership and Management to the highest standard

• Matters discussed within Management remain confidential to Management unless specifically stated that can be shared.
• That personal and management matters that occur  within the school remain within the school management
• That a positive unified approach once decisions have been made within management always occurs.

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Operational Management And Planning

To apply current practices for effective management and achieve the goals set within the area of responsibility.

• Administration systems are operating effectively and are responsive with problems attended to promptly.

To effectively use available assets, facilities and resources to support improve outcomes.

• Selects, manages and maintains resources appropriate to the area of responsibility;
• Financial resources within the area of responsibility reflect the school priorities and are well controlled with appropriate checks and balances in place.

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Managing People

To motivate and encourage staff to effectively deliver the curriculum and improve learning outcomes for students.

• Staff have a clear sense of direction;
• Is readily available to staff for advice and guidance.

To understand and operate within the limits of the delegated authority.

• Provides information to the Principal on areas of delegated responsibility in order to assist with the day to day management of the school;
• Consults widely on matters of school policy.

To manage conflict appropriately and work to achieve solutions.

• Is objective and composed in difficult and/or emotional situations;
• Takes responsibility for resolving conflict before it escalates.

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Communication

To demonstrate the skills of effective communication with students, colleagues and families.

• There is frank and open communication with the Principal and other management personnel;
• Speaks and writes clearly and concisely;
• Has established good communication processes with staff and between staff;
• Is a good listener and actively seeks the views of others;
• Gives appropriate and timely advice to those who need it.

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PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework, curriculum content, programme documentation and learning theory.

• National curriculum standards are reflected in schemes and teaching.
• Curriculum planning is responsive to new trends and policies.
• Curriculum knowledge is continually updated.

To use knowledge of students learning needs in planning programmes.

• Delivers teaching programmes that reflect knowledge of differing learning needs and rates of progress of students.

To use knowledge of assessment theory to set realistic achievement objectives for students.

• Designs achievement objectives that reflect knowledge of differing learning needs and rates of progress of students.
• Programmes are modified according to evaluation.
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To understand the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and its influence on teaching practice.

• Displays knowledge and understanding of Maori pupils learning styles.
• Displays knowledge of the interests and cultural background of students.

To plan and deliver programmes in which the place of Te Reo o Ngapuhi are recognised.

• Planning and practice reflects an appreciation of the importance of Te Reo o Ngapuhi.
• Pronounces Maori names, place names and greetings accurately.
• Classroom environment reflects aspects of Te Reo o Ngapuhi

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

To manage the learning environment and behaviour of students effectively.

• A stimulating learning environment is established;
• Standards of acceptable behaviour are clearly stated and consistently and fairly applied;
• Praise is used effectively to reinforce desirable behaviour;
• Established routines reinforce co-operation, mutual respect and helpfulness.
• School Policy, Standards and procedures with regards this area are carried out.

To encourage students to perform to the best of their ability.

• Positive rapport with students is established;
• Expectations for each student are clearly expressed, realistic and challenging;
• Student effort, achievement and improvement is acclaimed;
• Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.

To plan a balanced programme that:

• structures learning activities that focus on the achievement of learning objectives;
• varies the teaching techniques to take account of differing learning needs;
• provides learning experiences that gain a high level of student attention and involvement.

• Curriculum requirements are met;
• A balanced programme is delivered’
• Student needs are known and planning occurs to meet these needs;
• Lesson planning is thorough and includes relevant homework.
• Planning as far as possible is co-operatively based around the team

Utilises a range of effective teaching techniques in the delivery of programmes.

• Classroom activities and teaching methods encompass a wide range of learning style;
• Lessons are well organised;
• Students are on task and involved;
• Uses sound questioning techniques.

To comprehensively monitor and document progress and achievement.

• Appropriate student assessment and evaluation procedures are operating according to school and team policy;
• Student learning is assessed in a way that is fair, valid, reliable and useful;
• Assessment records show the progress of students.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

The effectiveness of teaching programmes are formally reviewed.

• Student assessment is analysed and results used to determine future teaching activities;
• Teaching programmes are refined to suit identified student needs.

To follow school systems and policies regarding reporting to parents.

• Parents and whanau are kept informed of individual student progress.
• Two written reports per year are supplied to parents
• Parents are given the opportunity for two formalised oral report sessions per year 

To utilise technology, resources and resource people in a relevant way that effectively contributes to the achievement of learning objectives.

• Use of technology reflects relevant and sound application;
• There is an awareness of available resources and these are used to enhance learning;
• Personal skills in information technology are continually updated.

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BUILDING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS

To consult with colleagues, share information and ideas and actively contribute to team planning and resource development.

• Teaching resources and ideas are shared with colleagues;
• Responds positively to feedback from peers, students and their families;
• Provides collegial support.

To develop professionally.

• Reflects on teaching with a view to improvement;
• Actively participates in the school appraisal cycle;
• Participates in professional development and provides feedback;
• Takes responsibility for own enhancement of knowledge and skills.

To maintain confidentiality, trust and respect.

• Follows agreed school procedures for the resolution of concerns and complaints;
• Respects privileged relationship with students.
• “In house” matters, concerns, problems stay within the school and not discussed within the community.
• Only appropriate persons/agencies are used to resolve issues that require such to happen.

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BUILDING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS

To carry out school administration procedures and tasks assigned by management.

• Decisions taken by the board and management are actively supported;
• Administrative tasks assigned are carried out as required.

To contribute positively to the daily operation of the school.

• School policy requirements are met;
• Rostered duties are carried out;
• The NZEI Code of Practice and Code of Ethics (Even for non NZEI Members) are respected and followed;
• Punctuality is observed.

To actively contribute to co-curricular activities.

• A contribution to sport, social and cultural activities is made.

To promote the school.

• Maintains positive relations with the school community;
• Represents the school in a positive light.

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COMMUNICATION

To demonstrate the skills of effective communication with students, colleagues and families.

• Communicates clearly and accurately in Te Reo o Ngapuhi and/or English;
• Participates and contributes constructively at hui.

To support an “open school” policy and be available to communicate with families about their children’s learning.

• Families are encouraged and feel welcome to visit the classroom, and be involved in the school

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SCHOOL WIDE RESPONS-IBILITIES

Contribute towards the effective functioning of the school by carrying out the following specific tasks:

Specific tasks and requirements are specified in the Responsibility booklet

Tasks and responsibilities are carried out as specified on time and to a high standard.