Qualified Teacher (BestStart Kaiwharawhara)
Are you a passionate and dedicated qualified teacher looking for a centre where relationships truly come first? At BestStart Kaiwharawhara, you'll join a welcoming, supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau.
Why BestStart Kaiwharawhara?
Nestled conveniently close to Wellington's CBD, BestStart Kaiwharawhara offers the perfect balance of city accessibility and a warm, community-focused environment. Our centre is known for its family-oriented atmosphere, where genuine relationships with children and whānau are at the heart of everything we do.
When you join our team, you'll become part of a stable and collaborative teaching environment where everyone's strengths are recognised, ideas are valued, and successes are celebrated. We believe that supported teachers create the best outcomes for children, so fostering a positive team culture is a top priority.
A Centre That Supports You
At BestStart Kaiwharawhara, you'll benefit from:
- A friendly, inclusive team that works together to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Strong, approachable leadership committed to your professional success
- Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and centre-wide initiatives
- Ongoing mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- A well-established centre with strong community connections and a trusted local reputation
Learning Beyond the Centre Gates
We are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond our centre environment. Regular excursions to local parks, community spaces, and places of interest provide children with opportunities to explore, discover, and build strong connections with the world around them. These experiences help foster confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging.
Why Choose Us?
At BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, where teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives. We're also proud to have opted into FULL Pay Parity.
Our Benefits Include:
- A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme
- Learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Leadership programmes for current and aspiring leaders
- Discounted childcare
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2,000*
Your Health and Wellbeing Matter. We offer:
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- One week's additional leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate teacher to join our team in a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week), working across 4 or 5 days.
You will primarily work with our 2-5 year old tamariki, while remaining flexible to work across other age groups and rooms when required. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a centre that values strong relationships, community engagement, and quality teaching practice.
Role Requirements
We're looking for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young learners and who brings:
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current New Zealand Teacher Certification
- Strong understanding of child-led curriculum and extending children's learning
- Sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE Regulations, and compliance requirements
- A commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through teaching practice
- Passion for teaching and learning, with a focus on high-quality outcomes for tamariki
Apply Now! If you're looking for a centre where relationships come first, learning extends into the community, and your professional growth is genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now!
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