Mathematics Curriculum Specialist

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Fiji Program Support Facility as the Mathematics Curriculum Specialist working closely with the Ministry of Education to make a positive impact on the lives of Fijian students.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Suva, Fiji
• Open to national and international applicants
• Full-time contract until 31 December 2024

Fiji Program Support Facility

Australia’s Support to Fiji’s Education Sector program works in close partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE). It focuses on strengthening literacy and numeracy outcomes, inclusive education, evidence-based decision-making, and teacher professional development.

The Program will contribute to the strategic priorities of MoE that support quality learning and teaching through targeted support including demand driven technical assistance, grants to support analytics and partnerships. The end of program goal is ‘to help improve the literacy and numeracy skills of all children in Fiji by supporting the Government of Fiji to put in place systemic conditions for promoting high-quality, gender-responsive, inclusive, evidence-based and resilient education.

Key responsibilities

• Review current curriculum for Mathematics for Years 9 – 13 against proposed revisions to scope and sequence and syllabus
• Work closely with the Facility Literacy and Numeracy Team to ensure continuity between Primary and Secondary curriculum outcomes and ensure alignment and consistency across all documents
• Develop a Training and Professional Development Plan, including advice on the development of training modules in support of the revised Mathematics curriculum
• Develop standardized teacher guides to support the implementation of the curriculum
• Provide advice to MOE on school-based and systemic assessment tools, and monitoring tools to track student outcomes, and provide advice to CDAU to adapt and revise programs including professional development, as required
• Support the MOE Senior Education Officer, Secondary, to convene the Secondary Curriculum Executive Committee where stakeholders, under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, review progress of curriculum development and implementation

Selection criteria

• A relevant post-graduate qualification such as a Master of Education degree specializing in curriculum development (Mathematics) or related area and a relevant first degree preferably in Mathematics or Education
• Extensive experience in designing education curriculum and assessment for the secondary levels of schooling with a specific focus in Mathematics
• Evidence of a theoretical background in current curriculum and assessment theory and practice, including competency based or outcomes-based approaches for learning and assessment
• Understanding of MOE and DFATs Child Protection Policy and a willingness to incorporate this policy into Program planning and support activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of best development practice in school level curriculum issues in developing countries is essential, including specialist technical areas of literacy and of numeracy

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The position is classified as Discipline Category B Job Level 4 under the DFAT Adviser Remuneration Framework. To learn more, please visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/adviser-remuneration-framework

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking “Apply for job” at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before Wednesday 14 February 2024 11:59 PM AEDT

About the Organization

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.

Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with during as part of your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com

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