Head Teacher - ECE Leadership & Team Growth (2–6s)

BestStart Parkside; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Discounted childcare

Subsidised health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

EAP counselling

Career growth

Referral bonus

Additional leave

Job summary

BestStart Parkside in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Head Teacher for our Preschool room (2–6 years). You will lead the teaching team, shape a high-quality curriculum, and support tamariki's holistic development.

You will mentor staff, build strong relationships with whānau and community, and maintain organised systems to sustain a calm, engaging learning environment. This permanent role is 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current certification.
• Experience leading early years teams.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• Ability to plan and assess child-centred learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the teaching team
• Building a collaborative, positive team culture
• Driving teaching inquiry and continuous improvement
• Developing strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and the community
• Maintaining organised systems that support a calm and engaging learning environment

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum planning

Relationship building

Education

BEd/Dip Teaching (ECE)

Job description

BestStart Parkside in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Head Teacher for our Preschool room (2–6 years). You will lead the teaching team, shape a high-quality curriculum, and support tamariki's holistic development.

You will mentor staff, build strong relationships with whānau and community, and maintain organised systems to sustain a calm, engaging learning environment. This permanent role is 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday.