ECE head teacher

Overview

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) seeks a head teacher (kaiako) to lead a committed team of kaiako at Comrie Park Kindergarten Whangārei commencing 7 January 2026.

Comrie Park Kindergarten offers a curriculum across the following areas : English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua.

Comrie Park Kindergarten has a team of 5 kaiako and a part-time administrator. The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 40 children between 2 and 6 years of age. Comrie Park is an Enviroschools kindergarten and are committed to environmental sustainability through the programme that they offer.

Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking applications from qualified, experienced kaiako who have the following attributes :

• Leadership, management, and mentoring skills
• Pedagogical leadership knowledge and experience
• Vision and a forward focus
• Ability to establish authentic and respectful relationships with children, whānau and colleagues
• Self-motivation, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with others
• Good communication with all members of the wider kindergarten community
• Strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local community
• Knowledge and understanding of the Enviroschools initiative

Comrie Park Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by a professional practice and management team. Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teacher, and Senior Collective Agreement .

Applicants must hold a recognised NZ ECE qualification, current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate, and be eligible to work in NZ.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Free Kindergarten

Maximum licenced places : 40

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