ECE Team Leader

Busy Bees Judsons Rd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Canterbury is seeking a knowledgeable Team Leader to oversee pedagogical practices and lead curriculum development. You will foster a supportive team atmosphere while ensuring high standards of care and hygiene. Ideal candidates are fully registered educators with leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for child development. The role includes mentoring and a generous professional learning budget. Come join a team dedicated to nurturing children's growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Full pay parity

Induction program and mentoring

Discounted childcare

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Fully registered kaiako with leadership experience or potential.
• Warm, proactive and capable of coaching a team.
• Ability to document children's interests effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide pedagogical leadership overseeing the space flow.
• Lead curriculum planning and assessment innovation.
• Model exceptional practice and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Pedagogical leadership

Education

Full registration as kaiako

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This Team Leader role is an invitation to mentorkaiakowhilehonouringourtamarikias unique and precious taonga.

About us

Busy Bees Judsons Road is a nature-rich centrewheretamarikispendplenty oftime outsideonreal grass, in gardens, at the compost and worm farm, and exploring bugs and plantsalongsidekaiako.Rooms are set up for sensory exploration,creativity and early literacy and numeracy. Our school readiness room works with local schools to build independence, socialconfidenceand a genuine love of learning.As part of BusyBees Aotearoayou are backed by national systemswhile still enjoyingastrong community feel.

About you

You are a fully registeredkaiakowith leadership experience or clear potential. You arewarm,andproactive, with excellent communication skills. You understand how to translate children’s interests into a documented journey usingTeWhārikiasyour base. A heart-centred leader, you can coach a team withinregrityto grow teacher capability.

The mahi

You will provide pedagogical leadership while overseeing the flow of your space. You will lead curriculum planning and assessment, experiment and innovate with our core philosophies, and foster a cohesive, supportive team spirit. While you support the centre manager with enrolments and professional enquiries, your primary focus is modelling exceptional practice and ensuring the highest standards of care, documentation, and hygiene are maintained.

Whyyou’ll love it here:

• Full pay parity!
• Induction program and mentoring
• Discounted childcare
• First aid certification, flu vaccination and uniforms
• A generous PLD budget where you can choose your own learning
• Staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services
• A supportive and highly skilled team

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

We are an accredited employer

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 75

Physical address:
6 Judsons Road, Woodend