Head Teacher

Waimea Kindergarten; Nelson; Presencial; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Waimea Kindergarten invites a kaiako to lead our dynamic team and coach staff to success. The role requires initiative, teamwork, self-motivation and a passion for teaching tamariki aged 2 to 6 within a Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework.

Located adjacent to Henley School in Richmond, the centre operates Te Puna and Te Awa with a 75-child licence. Our not-for-profit Kindergarten emphasises respect, resilience, fun, challenge, and kaitiakitanga across a mixed-age programme.

Descripción del empleo

We are currently looking for ahighly motivated, reliable, and dedicated kaiako to lead our dynamic team at Waimea Kindergarten. If you have the ability to lead and have experience in coaching teams to success, then this role could be perfect for you. The ideal candidate will lead with strong initiative, value teamwork, be self-motivated and have a genuine passion for teaching young tamariki. You must show a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implement a curriculum where all tamariki experience, learn about, and connect with Te Ao Māori.

Located adjacent to Henley School in Richmond, Waimea Kindergarten comprises of two buildings, Te Puna and Te Awa, with a total licence for 75 children. We provide a rich early childhood curriculum for tamariki aged 2 years to 6 years. Our mixed age programme holds the fundamental principles of respect, resilience, having fun, challenging oneself and kaitiakitanga.

Why should you work at NTK?

• We have a network of 23 high quality and well-resourced Kindergartens across the region, each with their own unique character.
• Staff at Nelson Tasman Kindergartens benefit from the great ideas and the combined wealth of experience of the 140 plus teachers that work for us.
• Teaching staff are supported by a team of Senior Education Advisors, the management team, board, and association office staff, as well as administrators in every Kindergarten.
• We are a not-for-profit charity which ensures all funds go towards our children’s education.
• Head Teachers work 60% contact, 40% non-contact, including an additional 40 hours per year Head Teacher release.