Qualified Teacher (BestStart Halswell Road)
About us:
At BestStart, we’re leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference, and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart Halswell Road is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team.
We are on the main road heading into Halswell with the Halswell Domain and Halswell Quarry in walking distance where we visit on our spontaneous outings. Our Team We are a small but passionate team who are dedicated to being the best for our tamariki. Our team is diverse and many of us have been at the centre for over five years. Regular professional development means we are regularly refreshing our knowledge on child development and upskilling our teaching practices to benefit children in our care.
At Beststart Halswell Road, relationships are the heart of what we do! Our curriculum is developed with the children for the children. Our heart leads our relationships and this helps us have meaningful connections with whānau and tamariki that allow us to understand exactly what aspiring learning we can help facilitate. We like to make each day a fun adventure for all of our tamariki and are passionate about celebrating diversity and educating our centre community on important causes, so we often have cultural celebrations and fundraising events at our centre.
Why choose us?
Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity!
Other benefits include:
- A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme
- Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
- Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
- Leadership programme for current and future leaders
- Discounted childcare
- Wellbeing programme.
About the Role:
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator, if you have a passion for teaching young children, we want to hear from you. This is a one-year fixed term position starting in August 2024, working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
You will be based in our Nursery, working alongside our under 2 year old tamariki. In our Nursery we have a strong focus on each individual child’s care and learning. We ensure all interactions are authentic and responsive, where needs and wants are heard and met. Interactions are respectful, informing children about what is happening and letting them feel empowered in their environment.
Role requirements:
Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following:
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification
- Good understanding of child-led curriculum, planning and extending on our children's learning
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices
- Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality
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 Halswell Road!
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