Head Teacher

Kids Count - Kelvin Road; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily transport and kai included

On-site swimming pool access

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming community team

Job summary

Kids Count Kelvin Road in Auckland is seeking an ECE-qualified and registered teacher (or actively working towards registration) who is caring, resilient, and passionate about supporting tamariki with high needs. You will build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues, and foster culturally inclusive, joyful learning experiences every day.

You will join a warm, supportive whānau at Kids Count Kelvin Road, contribute to a collaborative team, and help create safe environments

Qualifications

• ECE-qualified and registered (or actively working towards registration)
• Passionate, resilient, and committed to children with high needs
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Creates safe, engaging, and culturally inclusive learning environments

Responsibilities

• Create safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments for tamariki
• Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Collaborate with a supportive, collaborative team to deliver joyful learning experiences
• Support children with high needs to access learning in meaningful ways

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Relationship building

Culturally inclusive education

Education

ECE qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Kids Count - Kelvin Road – Auckland, North Island

Are you a caring, resilient, and passionate ECE teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki who need it the most? Join the warm, supportive whānau at Kids Count Kelvin Road and help create joyful, safe, and engaging learning experiences every day.

Who we are

Kids Count Kelvin Road is a community-anchored early childhood centre committed to nurturing every child’s potential. We provide free daily transport, healthy kai, and an on-site swimming pool to enrich learning and wellbeing. Our team embraces bicultural practice guided byTe Whārikiand celebrates the unique strengths of each tamaiti and their whānau.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking anECE-qualified and registered (or actively working towards registration) teacherwho:

• Is passionate, resilient, and committed to children with high needs
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Creates safe, engaging, and culturally inclusive learning environments
• Thrives in a collaborative, supportive team and brings heart to every interaction

What we offer

• A welcoming, community-focused team
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Daily transport and nutritious kai for tamariki
• Access to our on-site swimming pool for play and learning
• The chance to make a meaningful difference for children who need it most

We can’t wait to meet you!

Vacancy reference #:1HAtk7

Kids Count - Kelvin RoadNZ

Physical address:
22 Kelvin Road, Papakura