Head teacher

Joining BestStart means joining a whānau. It is a place where innovation thrives and where we celebrate the wins – big and small!

Our fabulous staff benefits include:

• Full pay parity!
• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised health insurance
• Free flu vaccinations
• Confidential counselling through EAP 
• Leadership programmes for current and future leaders 
• Worldclass professional development and career growth
• Fully funded Teacher Certification. 

About the role:  

Beststart Fendalton are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic head teacher who is passionate about working with any age, but especially 2-3-year-olds (as our Preschool Room is mixed-aged with 2-5-years-olds). 

Our successful applicant will need to be:

• Experienced working in a leadership role in an ECE setting or be confident they are ready to step into a leadership role
• Bubbly, outgoing, kind, patient, and able to show initiative
• Excellent with time management skills (staying up-to-date with planning and documentation)
• Able to build strong inter-team relationships as well as with parents and whānau.

Role requirements: 

• BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification 
• A strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy and curriculum 
• Good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whāriki and hold compliance in a high regard  

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours, between 7.30am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday.

About BestStart Fendalton:

• Is a small, warm, home-like, centre where our small knit team work very closely together across our nursery and preschool rooms 
• Has a strong focus on Set for School and social and emotional competence 
• We create strong links with our community through weekly excursions 
• Our kaiako work alongside our tamariki to understand their culture, language, and identity 
• We love to get outdoors in all types of weather and explore the natural environment around us. 

How to apply:  

Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Fendalton!