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Registered ECE head teacher

Registered ECE head teacher

Children First Early Childhood CentreWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
19 hours ago
Job description

Children First Early Childhood Centre Wellington

Registered ECE head teacher

Full time, Permanent

We are a privately owned centre in Upper Hutt with a licence for 49 tamariki, and are looking for a passionate head teacher – kaiako to join our team of dedicated kaiako to work in our Pukeko Nest with tamariki aged 2.5 to 5 years.

We offer :

  • A well-resourced centre
  • Separate rooms for infants & toddlers and preschool tamariki
  • Half-price childcare for your own tamariki
  • A friendly team and hands-on centre manager
  • Celebrations of cultural events
  • Easy walking distance to local cafes, parks and public transport.

We have a focus on building community and relationships with both tamariki and whānau, and believe that tamariki develop best in an environment that is full of fun and curiosity. Our vision statement is to encourage tamariki to reach their full potential through respectful, responsive relationships in a play-based environment.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

As our new head teacher, you will have :

  • A New Zealand Teaching Council valid practising certificate
  • Either a diploma in teaching ECE or a degree in education
  • Previous experience as a head teacher
  • A strong understanding of programme planning, assessment and evaluations to meet Ministry of Education Requirements
  • A thorough understanding of the Ministry of Education regulations and compliance
  • Passion for tamariki, with a commitment to education and the best possible outcomes for tamariki and their whānau
  • Flexibility to be able to adapt to the changes that occur in the classroom each day
  • Authentic leadership with the ability to foster genuine relationships with tamariki, parents and colleagues
  • Be adaptable, open-minded and a motivated leader who follows best practice and is eager to inspire others
  • Already be living in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand.
  • How to apply

    Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

    Type : Education & Care Service

    Maximum licenced places : 49

    Physical address :

    Corner 414 Fergusson Drive and 1A Sutherland Avenue, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt

    Postal Address :

    Grafton, Auckland 1023

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