Pt Chevalier Kindergarten Auckland

ECE head teacher

The experienced team at our kindergarten are now looking for a dynamic head teacher for this leadership role starting in February 2020. This role suits a qualified, registered and fully certified ECE teacher with 5+ years' experience. You will also need strength in providing professional leadership, to support, develop and empower a multi-talented team, lead by example, and role model delivery of a high-quality education programme. Most important is your passion for what we do in achieving great outcomes with children, and for being part of an amazing team.

For success in this role, you will also:

• Balance day-to-day operations and staff management alongside relationship management and teaching duties
• Lead by example in delivering a bicultural experience within the kindergarten
• Advocate for and support the facilitation, development and implementation of te reo and Tikanga Māori
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Te Whāriki and current ECE theories and practices, with strength in implementing curriculum, planning and assessment
• Have a passion for sustainability and the environment, as we are a proud Enviroschool
• Support our play-based learning philosophy
• Be financially and operationally minded, to manage and maintain high operating standards
• Create a welcoming and inclusive community spirit within the kindergarten, and actively facilitate community engagement
• Innovate, think outside the box, and support new ways of doing things
• Communicate with confidence and build relationships
• Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of people management, employment legislation, ECE and health and safety regulations.

If this is you, then please apply now using the link provided! We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about our kindergarten, click here.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.