Head Teacher (BestStart Fendalton)
Why work For BestStart?
Joining BestStart means joining a whanau. It is a place where innovation thrives and where we celebrate the wins - big and small! Bring your unique self to work. It doesn't matter who you are, if you're passionate about making a difference, you belong here. Help us provide the highest quality care and education for our tamariki. BestStart are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in the ECE sector where our teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives .
Our fabulous staff benefits include:
- Full pay parity!
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Leadership programmes for current and future leaders
- Worldclass professional development and career growth
- Fully funded Teacher Certification
- One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition
About the Role:
Beststart Fendalton is looking for a superstar to fill our Preschool Head Teacher position! We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Teacher who is passionate about working with any age, but especially 2-3 year olds (as our Preschool Room is mixed aged with 2-5 years olds). Our new Head Teacher will be lucky to join a team who gets along well, enjoys a laugh, and have regular team building outings outside of work.
Our successful applicant will need to be:
- experienced working in a leadership role in an ECE setting or be confident they are ready to step into a leadership role
- bubbly, outgoing, kind, patient, and able to show initiative
- positive and solution focused. Ideally, a self-starter -creating exciting ideas and experiences to extend our children's learning
- aligned with our centre philosophy
- have excellent time management skills (staying up to date with planning and documentation)
- able to build strong inter-team relationships as well as with parents and whanau
Role requirements:
We're looking for a natural leader who shares our values and vision. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of programme planning and assessment as well as a drive and passion for growth. As well as:
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification
- A strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy and curriculum
- Good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
- Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality
This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours, between 730am-530pm, Monday-Friday.
About BestStart:
At BestStart, we’re leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference, and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
BestStart Fendalton:
- is a small, warm, homely, centre where our small knit team work very closely together across our nursery and preschool rooms
- has a strong focus on Set for School and social and emotional competence
- we create strong links with our community through weekly excursions
- our kaiako work alongside our tamariki to understand their culture, language, and identity
- we love to get outdoors in all types of weather and explore the natural environment around us
How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Fendalton!
