Expression of Interest - Adjunct, Initial Teacher Education, Auckland

Expression of Interest - Adjunct, Initial Teacher Education Open Polytechnic now provides initial teacher education (Graduate Diploma Primary, Secondary and Secondary Technology, and Bachelor of Teaching Primary), by way of online learning and a partnership school model. Open Polytechnic is seeking Adjuncts (Contractors) to mark (assess) learner assessments for the following programmes:The successful applicant(s) are required to: Be a fully registered teacher with at least five (5) years' experience. Have a Graduate Diploma in Teaching or Bachelor of Teaching or above. Be an experienced assessor and facilitator. Possess cultural competency. Possess thorough knowledge of the NZ Curriculum.Possess thorough knowledge of theories of pedagogy. Be especially based in the following areas: Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Dunedin. This requires daytime availability, so could especially suit retired or part-time teachers.Adjunct activities can include any of the following: Marking Mark learner assessments electronically via our Online Marking tool, providing accurate, reliable, and valid assessment that is consistent with the marking schedule, and provide feedback that supportsākonga in their learning. Current or recent Secondary School kaiako who are available to tutor our secondary student teachers. Our students attend 3 tutorials per subject, delivered online. The tutorials are 90 minutes long, with an additional 90 minutes of prep time per tutorial. These tutorialscover the subject from junior through to senior school. Adjunct tutors need to be experienced kaiako who are specialists in their subject areas. The tutorials are once a month, and additionally, it will depend on the number of students who enroll in that particular subject. These are scheduled afterthe school day from 4pm onwards.Regional Partnership Coordinators Current or recent primary or secondary kaiako with the skills required to make lasting connections with a wide range ofākonga and schools throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The Regional Partnership Coordinator (RPC) is a remote-working position that supports the delivery of the Open Polytechnic's Initial Teacher Education programmes in primary and secondary schools that partner with our ākonga. The RPC helps to secure school partnerships for ākonga, develops and maintains effective relationships with schools, and provides ongoing support for ākonga and mentor teachers engaged in school-based learning. Workload varies based on the timing of enrolment intakes and the individual capacity of RPCs.The Visiting Academic (VA) is in contact with schools for Partner School and Enrolment Support throughout practicum placement. Experienced Primary or Secondary School (current or recent) kaiako throughout the country. This mahi is both online and in person. Our visiting academics will be experienced kaiako who ideally will have worked with student teachers before and/or have worked in middle management. Our visiting academics will be the first point of contact for ourākonga while they are on their full-time 8-week practicums. Initial contact and a midway check-in are completed through phone calls. The practicum in-person visit at the end of their practicum also involves a triadic discussion with their Associate Teacher and feedback to our Course Leaders as needed.The successful applicant will have: Relevant industry experience Technology capability with access to internet, computer, and telephone/mobile phone Passion for quality, positive outcomes forākonga NZ Bank Account and IRD number. Training and access to online tools will be provided. This is a contracted Adjunct role which is undertaken part-time and offsite. Training regarding Open Polytechnic's expectations will be provided. Fees payable are competitive and reflect the skills and knowledge required to undertake the Adjunct role.Expressions of Interest close midday on Friday 24th March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr