Teacher Researcher - College of Education

Teacher Researcher - College of Education-2400347

 

EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT RESEARCH UNIT (EARU) 
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION / TE KURA AKAU TAITOKA

About us/Mō mātou

The University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through high quality teaching, scholarship, research, professional leadership and community service, to benefit children, other learners, educators and the wider community (in local, national and international settings).

The role/Te mahi

Under contract to the Ministry of Education, the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study will be conducted during Term 3 of the school year in 160 randomly selected schools across Aotearoa New Zealand. This study is the successor to the National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) and reflects the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).

In 2024, there will be a one-week training programme in Wellington (22 - 26 July), followed by nine weeks of school visits. 

In order to administer the programme, EARU employs teachers from across New Zealand for a ten-week period only, based on their expertise in the learning area/s for the year, as well as their suitability as outlined in the job description. 

Teacher Researchers will work in pairs and depending on the area, may be required to travel away from home, for up to a week at a time (travel expenses are covered).

This year, the study will be assessing Year 3, Year 6 and Year 8 students in mathematics and science.

Teacher Researchers will be either seconded from their school for the 10-week period or employed on a fixed-term contract with the University of Otago.

Working alongside our team to implement the assessment programme is a great PLD opportunity and applications are now open for effective and committed teachers nationwide.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are seeking teachers:
•    With curriculum interests, responsibilities or skills in maths or science.
•    Who are able to clearly demonstrate cultural responsiveness to, and affinity with, children from diverse backgrounds, particularly Māori and Pacific.
•    Who can communicate and establish relationships effectively with children, teachers, and parents.
•    Who can follow procedures and work accurately with attention to detail.
•    Who can work confidently with digital technology and new software.

Further details/Pūroko

These roles are full time (37.5 hours week), fixed term (22 July – 27 September 2024).

If already employed by a school, teachers will be seconded. If a relief teacher, a fixed-term contract will be offered.

The salary range for this position is a follows:
•    If fixed-term, this will be on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow 1 scale ($79.095).
•    If seconded, this will be on your existing school salary and management units.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions. 

For further information, please contact Jane White via the contact details below. 

Application/Tono

Please note that it is not necessary to submit a CV as part of your application. However, we do require a cover letter which describes how your skills and experience relate to the job description.

As part of your application please provide two email addresses (one personal and one school). These may be added to your cover letter.

To submit your application (including cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400347 will close on Wednesday, 3 April 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Jane White    Tel: +64 3 479 5466

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Primary Location
 New Zealand
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Please see information above
Organisation
 Educational Assessment Research Unit
Job Function
 Teaching