Head Teacher (BestStart Girven Road)
About Us
At BestStart, we provide exceptional, award-winning childcare and early education in a beautiful, purposefully designed learning environment. Our experienced and passionate teaching team is deeply committed to nurturing every child’s potential.
Working in partnership with whānau, we lay strong foundations for lifelong learning, empowering tamariki to explore their innate curiosity and flourish as confident, capable learners. Our approach is holistic and grounded in the four pillars of wellbeing – tinana (physical), wairua (spirit), whānau (family), and hinengaro (emotional) – with a strong connection to whenua (land) at the heart of all we do.
The Opportunity
This is your moment to step into a leadership role where your influence truly matters. As Head Teacher, you’ll lead with vision and purpose, inspiring a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, meaningful learning experiences every day.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Why BestStart?
- Subsidised health insurance
- $2,000 referral bonus for referring qualified teachers*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Sick leave from day one
- One additional week of leave after 10 years’ service
- Free confidential counselling through EAP
- Childcare discounts
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified and certified ECE or Primary teacher (Level 7)
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and current ECE regulations
- A growth mindset with a commitment to innovation and inclusive practice
- A collaborative approach to leading teams and engaging with whānau
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you’re excited about making a real difference and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and help shape the future for our tamariki.
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