Head Teacher (BestStart Faringdon)
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 Faringdon are looking for an experienced Head Teacher for their busy preschool space aged 3-4 year olds, who shares their centre values and vision. Ideally, they are looking for someone who would be confident implementing strategies to create a safe nurturing learning space and role modelling inspired and experienced teaching practice.
Their 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
- calm under pressure and solution focused
- 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)
Role requirements:
They are looking for someone who has a good understanding of programme planning and assessment as well as a drive and passion for growth.
Additional requirements include:
- 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 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
About BestStart:
Here at BestStart, we are committed to offering a quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where we grow caring people with curious minds.
Ko tō mātou tirohanga hei mahi ngātahi i te taha o ngā whānau me ngā hāpori, kia āwhinatia ngā tamariki, kia tū pito mata ai rāatou, hei rangatira mō āpōpō.
Our vision is to work together with families and communities to help children so that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.
Each centre is managed by a Centre Manager who is supported by a local Area Manager, giving our people ongoing quality training and support.
Our chosen curriculum is Te Whāriki (the world-wide acclaimed national early childhood education curriculum) and is used in all our centres.
BestStart Faringdon:
- are quite a big centre and families are always in and out
- are an inclusive centre which supports tamariki to grow as independent and confident learners
- we strive to celebrate with our learners, giving them every opportunity to explore at their own pace and time
- emphasise the values of sharing, trust, honesty and love
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 Faringdon!
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