Senior Head Teacher

Island Bay Kindergarten is located in the heart of a vibrant South Wellington community, with strong support and engagement from whānau. Situated alongside Island Bay School, we enjoy a positive relationship that supports children's learning and transition to school.

Our teaching team includes a senior head teacher, assistant head teacher, four full-time teachers, and a 0.5 teacher. Together, we provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for up to 60 children attending six-hour sessions each day.

Total hours per week-40 hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior head teacher who:

leads and promotes Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice

drives continuous improvement through internal evaluation and reflective practice

champions an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued as capable learners

builds strong partnerships with whānau and celebrates diverse cultures and identities

fosters collaborative teaching practice and professional growth within the team

provides effective leadership to achieve positive learning and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki.

To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above. We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles. Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.

This role commences Term 1, 11 January 2027