Head Teacher (BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road)
Lead. Inspire. Grow. Your ECE career starts here.
Are you a qualified and registered teacher ready to take the next step in your Early Childhood Education journey? BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road is looking for an inspiring Head Teacher to lead our Koru Room, supporting tamariki aged 2 to 3 years. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
At BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road, we provide a welcoming, flexible and vibrant environment where teachers build respectful and loving relationships with tamariki and whānau. Our team celebrates diversity, values cultural identity, and embraces bicultural practice. We recognise the mana of each child, supporting them as socially confident, resilient, and curious learners.
Our Koru space is a place of imagination, discovery, and joy, where learning through play is at the heart of what we do. Tamariki are empowered to lead their own learning, supported by Kaiako who foster independence and a genuine love of learning.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a natural leader who shares our centre vision and values. You’ll bring strong knowledge of curriculum and compliance, a collaborative leadership style, and a genuine passion for high-quality teaching and learning.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Level 7 ECE teaching qualification (BEd/Dip Tch)
- Current NZ Teaching Certification
- Proven leadership skills or readiness to step into a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, planning and assessment
- A commitment to quality education, inclusive practice and biculturalism
Why Choose BestStart?
We are committed to being a progressive, supportive leader in the ECE sector. As part of the largest ECE provider in Aotearoa, your career pathways with us are endless.
Here’s what we offer:
- Full Pay Parity
- Subsidised health insurance and free annual flu vaccinations
- Discounted childcare
- Leadership development through professional learning and coaching
- Fully funded Teacher Certification
- $2,000 referral bonus when you refer a qualified teacher
- Additional leave for long service (one week after 10 years)
- Access to EAP support and counselling
- Opportunities to grow and lead across our national network
Start here. Grow here. Join BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road and make a real impact. Apply Now or reach out to your local Talent Specialist Emma Poole, on 027 1800 1747 for a confidential chat.
