Steve Ancell

Otumoetai Intermediate School - Tauranga

July 2019 - Current date

Key Accountabilities

Teach across the curriculum areas - Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Te Reo and Tikanga 

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive learning programmes for students

Monitor and improve student learning through assessment tools (SMART, easTTle, PAT) to set appropriate learning goals and intentions 

Differentiate teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs, interests, and abilities (approximately 30% of my current class are neurodivergent students)

Establish positive classroom routines and maintain a safe, respectful, fun and inclusive environment

Build positive relationships with students, whanau and colleagues

Key Achievements

WST (Within Schools Maths Teacher 2025): I was responsible for the implementation of the 'Maths No Problem' program in classes throughout the school. This included modelling lessons for teachers not only in our school, but within our Kahui Ako. This role required extensive professional development which was then shared with all staff.

Extension Maths: I maintained this role throughout my time at Otumoetai Intermediate. It includes delivering a numeracy programme that includes extension mathematics and problem solving for the highest attaining 60 students in the school (there are currently 960 students at OIS).

Working with families: A strength I have is the ability to work with whanau through a partnership of whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga. Otumoetai is an iwi-strong community where a shared partnership with school is critically important.

Selwyn Ridge Primary School - Tauranga 

January 2017 - July 2019

Key Accountabilities

Teach across the New Zealand Curriculum

Develop students' reading, writing, oral language and mathematical knowledge

Provide effective pastoral care and respond appropriately to individual student needs, including learning, behavioural and wellbeing challenges

Use assessment tools (SOLO Taxanomy) to inform planning and teaching

Key Achievements

Supported choir director in managing performances across the school (1st place in 2018 Bay of Plenty choir competition)

Taught Extension Maths for 2 years, enhancing students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Northcote Intermediate School - Auckland

January 2010 - December 2016

Key Accountabilities

Teach core curriculum areas, nd assess against National Standards 

Promote student engagement, independence and responsibility for their learning

Provide regular reporting to parents and whanau on student progress and achievement

Incorporate Maori perspectives and demonstrate commitments to Te Tiriti o Waaitangi, involving supportive 

Maori students' achievement 

key Achievements 

Team Leader for Team Tiritiri Matangi 2016.
Head of numeracy 2015 and 2016. Includes implementation of annual overview, standardised
testing and professional development.
Teacher of the accelerant class for numeracy (2010-2016). Northcote Intermediate gained a 3rd place finish in 2013 for Year 8’s in the North Harbour Mathex numeracy competition.
Leader of school-wide Positive Behaviour For Learning (SW-PB4L) contract: 2012-2016. I was coach of the NIS staff and implemented and continued to enhance the behaviour framework within the school for 5 years.
Guitar teacher at NIS for students interested in learning guitar. Also perform weekly at singing assemblies
Managed our Kapa Haka group in 2013.