Qualified Teacher Opportunities - Lower Hutt
Qualified ECE Teacher Opportunities – Lower Hutt. One organisation. Endless opportunities
Ready for your next step in Early Childhood Education? Start your year with purpose, passion, and potential, at BestStart, you’re not just finding a job, you’re finding a place to thrive. New Zealand’s biggest ECE network and home to the biggest career pathways in the sector.
Join our energetic Lower Hutt centres, where collaboration, growth, and the joy of teaching come together. Whether your heart lies with under-2s or over-2s, whatever your teaching passion, we’ve got a centre for that.
About the Role
We’re looking for passionate, qualified, and certificated kaiako to join our permanent, full-time teaching teams (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday). You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse community committed to helping every child, and every teacher, flourish.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current certification
- Sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE Regulations, and compliance requirements
- A strong understanding of child-led curriculum and planning
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive teaching practice
- A passion for inspiring young minds and fostering a lifelong love of learning
Why Choose BestStart?
We’re proud to be a progressive leader in early childhood education, valuing our Kaiako, celebrating their impact, and supporting their journey every step of the way. We offer:
- Full Pay Prity
- Comprehensive mentoring and induction programme
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Pathways to leadership and professional development opportunities
- $2,000 referral bonus for recommending a qualified teacher (conditions apply)
- Discounted Childcare
Health & Wellbeing
- Subsidised health insurance* and free flu vaccinations
- EAP counselling and wellbeing programmes
- Sick leave from day one
- An extra week of leave after 10 years of service
Apply Today! Join us in Lower Hutt and be part of something bigger — one team, so many opportunities. Click Apply Now and take the first step toward your BestStart career.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
