Botany Downs Kindergarten Auckland

Head Kaiako

Calling passionate ECE leaders!

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where tamariki come first? Are you a nurturing leader with a vision to create exceptional early learning experiences? If so, Botany Kindergarten, a warm and welcoming kindergarten, is seeking a dynamic Head Kaiako to lead our team. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners and shape the future of our vibrant kindergarten whānau.

Be Part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki, Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA)

AKA has a long and respected history in New Zealand's ECE sector. We offer a unique bicultural environment grounded in Te Whāriki, the national early learning framework. Our core mission is to provide a safe and enriching space where tamariki flourish as confident and competent learners.

Botany Kindergarten: Where Everyone Belongs

At Botany Downs Kindergarten, we foster a community of resilient, risk-taking creative thinkers who inspire each other. We believe in building inclusive relationships through inspiration, respect, role modelling, and understanding. We nurture a welcoming environment that supports, challenges, and provokes curiosity. Our approach is driven by tamariki emerging ideas, language, and working theories.

Strengths We Celebrate

• Literacy development: We prioritise fostering strong oral language skills.
• Encouraging Exploration: We believe in the importance of risk-taking and exploration for learning.
• Developing Motor Skills: We prioritise activities that enhance perceptual motor skills.
• Creative Expression: Divergent thinking and creative expression are encouraged.
• Inclusive Practices: We champion inclusivity and cater to diverse learners.
• Technology Integration: We utilise digital media effectively in our curriculum.
• Seamless Transitions: We ensure smooth transitions for tamariki entering or leaving our kindergarten.
• Animal-assisted Learning: Our pets play a pivotal role in our curriculum and embody the values we aim to develop in tamariki.

For information on terms and conditions of this position, review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.