Expressions of Interest
Consultants 2024
Are you an experienced educator, school leader or PLD facilitator looking for a new opportunity?
Are you an independent education consultant who wants to work more collaboratively with similar minded people? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Who are we?
Coactive Education is a growing and innovative education consultancy company that provides quality professional learning solutions across the education sector in Aotearoa. We are committed to working together for the benefit of the ākonga, kaiako and tumuaki of Aotearoa NZ. We place ākonga at the centre of all learning design and we actively model and strive for effective collaboration. We are a collective of self-employed independent education consultants who choose to collaborate with each other and come together to support the educators we work with. As we expand our initiatives, we’re excited to welcome new consultants who share our vision.
What do we do?
Our team works with leaders, teachers/educators and support staff in both ECE and schools to support high quality leadership, teaching and learning. Coactive Education is accredited to provide professional learning on behalf of the Ministry of Education to schools across the motu via the RAPLD Provider Panel. We support the Early childhood sector as an accredited provider on the SELO PLD Provider Panel. We also provide professional learning and support to ECEs and schools in other ways including Teacher Aide PLD, direct to schools support and our growing Enriching Local Curriculum Project, Kōrero Paki - Telling Your Stories.
What are we looking for?
We are interested in hearing from people whose values align with ours ( manaakitanga, auahatanga and whanaungatanga )
and want to collaborate with us.
Do you:
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Have expertise and experience in the latest MoE PLD priorities.
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A structured approach to literacy.
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Assessment to support student progress and achievement.
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NCEA Level 1 implementation and the literacy and numeracy co-requisites.
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Can display a deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, including Te Mātaiaho | the refreshed curriculum.
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Work in a culturally responsive way and demonstrate a commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi
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Have fluency in Te Reo and tikanga Māori.
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Are collaborative, adaptive and open to continuous learning.
What next?
Please share your contact details with us below.
It’s OK if you are not a Ministry of Education accredited facilitator - we will support you to achieve this. Be sure to tell us about yourself, your areas of expertise and where in Aotearoa you live.
Structured Literacy Professional Development Consultant
Seeking Expressions of Interest
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference in literacy education across New Zealand and to be part of the revolutionary change in the way we teach children to read and write? Do you want flexibility to work the the hours you want alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share a commitment to educational excellence? At Coactive Education, we are dedicated to transforming literacy education through an evidence-based structured approach. We believe in empowering educators with the tools, the knowledge and the guidance they need to foster reading and writing success in every student. Our mission is to provide exceptional professional development that drives meaningful change in learning spaces across New Zealand. THE ROLE We are seeking passionate and experienced educators to join our team of contract partners. This role is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of structured literacy approaches and a commitment to supporting educators in their journey to enhance literacy instruction. You will be delivering high-quality professional development workshops, training sessions and in-class support on structured literacy methodologies to educators, school leaders, and support staff. You will receive full training and support. You will need the ability to work both remotely and on-site, with flexibility to accommodate various school schedules and needs. This role could be full time, part time or job share with a current teaching/leadership position. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Expertise in Structured Literacy: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in structured literacy approaches, including phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading intervention strategies. Relevant qualifications in education, literacy, structured literacy or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in literacy instruction are highly desirable. EXPERIENCE: This role is perfect for an experienced team leader, kaiako, in-school literacy lead or intervention teacher. A proven track record of delivering professional development and training to educators, with experience in New Zealand’s educational context being a significant advantage. HOW TO APPLY: If you are an enthusiastic and skilled professional with a passion for structured literacy and student progress we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and availability to shinchco@coactiveeducation.com by 6th September 2024.
