Qualified Teacher (BestStart Highfield)
BestStart Highfield is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our warm, energetic, and close-knit team.
About Us
At BestStart Highfield, we truly are a home away from home. Our centre offers an intimate, welcoming environment where tamariki feel safe, secure, and supported to grow and thrive.
We place a strong emphasis on building meaningful partnerships with parents, whānau, and our wider community. Together, we create a rich, inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and supports each child’s individual and cultural needs.
Why Choose BestStart?
At BestStart, we’re proud to be a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector. Our teachers are valued for the positive impact they make in children’s lives and we recognise that with FULL pay parity.
We also offer:
- A supportive mentoring and induction programme
- Ongoing learning through our Whare Ako online platform
- Career progression opportunities and leadership programmes
- Discounted childcare
- $2,000 referral bonus* for introducing a qualified teacher
Your wellbeing matters to us:
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- One week of additional leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
We welcome both newly qualified and experienced teachers who have a genuine passion for early childhood education.
This is a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) position based in our Manaaki classroom (nursery).
Our nursery caters for children aged 3 months to 2 years and is thoughtfully designed to provide a calm, spacious, and nurturing environment. Our Kaiako focus on creating an unhurried atmosphere, allowing for meaningful one-on-one interactions during key routines.
We pride ourselves on building strong, responsive relationships with families, enabling us to support each child’s individual rhythms and development through a flexible and child-centred approach.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a teacher who is committed to making a real difference. You will bring:
- BEd/Diploma in Teaching (Level 7, ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
- A strong understanding of child-led curriculum, planning, and extending learning
- Sound knowledge of ECE regulations and Te Whāriki, with a focus on compliance
- A commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your teaching practice
- Passion, enthusiasm, and dedication to high-quality education
Apply Now! If you’re ready to be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching, we’d love to hear from you.
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