Head Teacher (Beststart Glasgow Street)

Qjumpers; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Discounted childcare

Health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

Counselling through EAP

Leadership programmes

Career pathways

Refer a teacher bonus

Long service leave

Job summary

BestStart Glasgow Street is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Teacher to lead our preschool room, fostering a play-based, inclusive learning environment where tamariki develop resilience, confidence and emotional competence.

You’ll balance professionalism with warmth, lead a collaborative team, and build strong partnerships with whānau. This is a permanent Monday-Friday role supported by a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 and full NZ Teacher Registration.
• Previous leadership or Head Teacher experience.
• Strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy and curriculum.
• Good knowledge of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki.
• Passion for play-based, child-led learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Professional, positive and fun leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preschool team to create a positive, engaging play-based learning environment.
• Provide strong, consistent leadership with professionalism and warmth.
• Support tamariki to learn through play and develop resilience, confidence and emotional competence.
• Permanent role with Monday–Friday schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Play-based learning

Curriculum understanding

Education

B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 with NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

BestStart Glasgow Street is seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified and Registered Teacher to join our team as our new Head Teacher in our preschool room.

Our centre is a place where children know they belong. We view tamariki as capable and competent lifelong learners, encouraging them to make choices, explore at their own pace, and learn through play.

We value strong partnerships with whānau and create an inclusive environment where children’s cultures, languages, values and individual learning needs are respected and celebrated.

Why work for BestStart?

Here at BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives.

We offer a great benefits package:

• BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity!
• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
• Free flu vaccinations
• Confidential counselling through EAP
• Leadership programmes for current and future leaders
• Multiple career pathways with wraparound support
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
• One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition

About the Role:

You’ll lead our preschool team, supporting a positive, engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn through play and develop resilience, confidence and emotional competence.

We’re looking for someone who can balance professionalism with personality, someone who enjoys having fun with their team and tamariki while providing strong, consistent leadership.

This is a permanent position working Monday-Friday.

Role requirements:

We’re looking for a natural leader who shares our values and vision and has:

• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 and full NZ Teacher Registration
• Previous leadership or Head Teacher experience
• Strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy and curriculum
• Good knowledge of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki
• A passion for play-based, child-led learning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A professional, positive and fun approach to leadership

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