Qualified Teacher (BestStart Nottingham Avenue)
Join BestStart Nottingham Avenue – Begin Your Teaching Journey with Us
Are you a newly qualified, certificated teacher ready to begin your early childhood career? At BestStart Nottingham Avenue, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our dedicated toddler team (2–3 years).
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive in your teaching journey.
About Us
Located in a peaceful residential area, BestStart Nottingham Avenue is a long-standing, homely centre that has been part of the local community for many years. We provide quality care and education for tamariki aged 3 months to 6 years, across three age-appropriate classrooms.
Each room, including our toddler space, opens out to its own outdoor area – a natural, engaging environment where children explore, learn, and build meaningful connections. Our centre philosophy, "Relationships Nurture and Support Learning," underpins everything we do.
We focus on:
- Expressing Ourselves
- Language Discovery
- Investigating Our World
- Growing Relationships
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a tight-knit, experienced team with low staff turnover, where your voice will be valued and your growth supported. Our Kaiako are committed to mentoring and guiding new teachers, and you’ll benefit from structured support throughout your teaching induction. We offer:
- Full pay parity
- A dedicated mentoring and induction programme
- Access to Whare Ako – our professional learning platform
- Career development and leadership pathways
- Discounted childcare
- Fully funded teacher certification
- Health and wellbeing support including subsidised health insurance, EAP services, flu vaccinations and more
- Sick leave from day one
- Long service leave after 10 years
- $2000 referral bonus for bringing a qualified teacher into the BestStart whānau
What We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic about working with toddlers aged 2–3 years
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
- Ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the team
- Willing to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment
- Committed to child-led learning and Te Whāriki
- Respectful of and engaged with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
If you're excited about launching your teaching career in a supportive, relationship-driven centre, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that values mentorship, growth, and the joy of teaching.
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