Head Kaiako

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

• Belonging / Mana Whenua
• Contribution / Mana Tangata
• Communication / Mana Reo
• Exploration / Mana Aotūroa
• Well-being / Mana Atua

Due to our gorgeous head kaiako wanting to give up commuting and work within her hometown we have a leadership position available at our boutique service in Waikanae Beach.

We are licenced for just 25 tamariki, 5 in our nursery and 20 in our preschool. We have an awesome small team of kaiako 4 qualified kaiako, 2 untrained support staff and our evening hygienist. Our team is supported by a centre manager with extra support from an additional manager and full administration team.

We offer full pay parity, great paid PLD opportunities and we are improvement focused with our tamariki being the centre of decision making. We offer a range of release time allowances for the service which is encouraged to be used each week to ensure that the important mahi is able to be done and completed. We have a pool of qualified ECE travelling Kaiako to support covering all leave types as well as an experienced team of leaders that support mentorship and guidance.

We feel this is a great leadership opportunity for someone wanting to grow their practice, knowledge and leadership capabilities.

We seek a leader who is compassionate, an effective communicator who is committed to their team and whanau. A leader who is wanting to make the service their own but also shows respect for the foundations that are already made and what whanau our whanau is used too. We seek a leader who is inspiring and able to advocate for their team but is confident to provide pedagogical critiques for improvement to continue to grow kaiako practice and leadership.

If you would like to know more about this role, please feel free to send an email with questions and your CV.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places : 25

Physical address :

12 Waimea Road, Waikanae Beach

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