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Careers

Join our vibrant and dynamic team at The Teachers’ Institute. We are dedicated to delivering world-class teacher education and professional development. We foster a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. By working with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of primary and secondary school teachers, driving positive change and shaping the future of education.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth and providing a collaborative and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about education and eager to be part of a transformative organisation, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

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Primary School Programme Director


Location: Epsom, Auckland

Terms: Full-time, permanent

Remuneration: $130,000-$150,000

Reporting to: Academic Director
 

Preferable:

  • Master’s degree or above in a relevant discipline

  • Qualification in Adult Education

  • Fully Certificated Teacher status in New Zealand

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The Teachers’ Institute is seeking the right person to lead the implementation of their innovative, new school-based primary teacher education programme. It is an opportunity to actively shape how teachers are trained in Aotearoa New Zealand and to bring exceptional new teachers into the profession. Be part of a dynamic and ambitious organisation, which has aspirations to positively impact the education system across the country. 
 

Key areas of focus

  • Lead the Primary teaching team and the implementation of the PG Diploma Teaching (Primary, School-based) 

  • Contribute to the teaching Primary programme 

  • Lead the iterative development of Primary Programme initiatives and contribute to the development of innovative academic practices 

  • Contribute to the ongoing research agenda of The Teachers’ Institute

  • Work closely with the Academic Director, Secondary Programme Director and other members of the teaching and leadership teams to develop new opportunities 

  • Engage with TTI’s member schools and other stakeholders

  • Support assessment, evaluation and compliance procedures
     

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in primary school teaching. Particular expertise in either literacy or mathematics instruction is particularly desired

  • Leadership experience is an advantage 

  • Knowledge of educational research relevant to teaching at primary school

  • Qualified to at least Master’s degree level (or a willingness to undertake a Master’s degree ) 

  • Hold or willingness to work towards gaining a qualification in adult/tertiary education 

  • Contribute to ongoing, collaborative research projects, with up to 20% of time  allocated to undertaking research

  • Holding a current practising certificate as a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand is preferable. 

  • Occasional travel around New Zealand will be required
     

The successful candidate will be based in Auckland, hold full working rights in Aotearoa New Zealand and be willing to undergo a police vet. 
 

Please apply via Seek.

 

Operations Manager

Location: Epsom, Auckland

Terms: Full-time, permanent

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About The Teachers’ Institute

The Teachers’ Institute is an independent charitable Trust that supports schools to ensure their students have access to exceptional teaching and learning. We offer school-based teacher education as well as professional learning opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

About the Role

The Operations Manager holds a crucial role providing leadership and oversight of the operations at The Teachers’ Institute. They play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities, optimising processes, and implementing and maintaining quality control measures.    

 

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The Operations Manager will be responsible for:

  • Supervision of the non-teaching staff team

  • Human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development and training

  • Budget management with CEO and liaison with accountant

  • Health and safety

  • Compliance and accreditation

  • Stakeholder engagement, including with schools, trainees, MOE, other ITEs

  • Data management, analysis and reporting

  • Liaison with IT contractors

  • Looking after Software Subscriptions

 

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will have evidence to support meeting most or all of the following:

  • A commitment to the kaupapa of the Trust

  • Knowledge of the education sector (primary and/ or secondary) in New Zealand

  • A background in operations / office management

  • A tertiary qualification

  • HR experience

  • Leadership experience

  • Knowledge of health and safety

  • Willingness to learn about specific requirements, such as compliance, accreditation, data and IT

  • A good communicator

  • Attention to detail 

  • A team player

  • Willingness t o be based in the TTI office on a daily basis

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Please apply via Seek.

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