ECE Registered Teacher / Team Leader

Busy Bees Hastings; Hastings; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Professional development

Vaccination & First Aid funded

National network access

Job summary

Busy Bees Hastings in Hastings, NZ, is seeking a registered teacher to lead early learning with a strong focus on Te Whāriki and child wellbeing.

You will document learning, celebrate progress, and create inclusive environments that nurture tamariki and whanau. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and show strong communication across families and staff.

Qualifications

• Formal NZ ECE or primary teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Collaborative, positive and proactive approach with passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences using Te Whāriki.
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development.
• Foster a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute to a safe, inspiring learning environment prioritising wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

NZ ECE or Primary Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

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Busy Bees Hastings – Hastings, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Join Busy Bees Hastings, where whanaungatanga, connection, and quality early learning are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you'll enjoy the support of a trusted national network while working alongside a passionate team that values meaningful relationships, cultural responsiveness, and creating positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

• Full Pay Parity
• Staff uniforms provided
• Subsidised childcare
• Ongoing professional development and supportive leadership
• Annual flu vaccination and First Aid certification fully funded
• Access to established systems and the support of a nationwide network

The opportunity | Te āheinga

As a registered teacher, you will:

• Use Te Whāriki to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development
• Foster a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Contribute to a safe, inspiring learning environment where wellbeing is prioritised.

You will bring:

• a recognised NZ ECE or Primary Teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration
• strong communication and relationship-building skills
• a collaborative, positive, and proactive approach
• a passion for Te Whāriki and high-quality early childhood education
• confidence using digital platforms to document learning and engage with families.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Busy Bees Hastings
Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 108
Service ID: 46882
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