Head Teacher & Change Leader - ECE, Whānau-Centred

Harold Mayo Kindergarten; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave from commencement

6 weeks’ annual leave

Professional development andLeadership

Job summary

Harold Mayo Kindergarten seeks a registered kaiako matua (head teacher) with strong leadership capability to guide a newly forming team. You’ll partner with whānau to strengthen learning outcomes for tamariki and commence January 2027.

We offer a welcoming environment with opportunities for professional leadership and development. You’ll lead change, foster collaboration, and create conditions for tamariki, whānau and kaiako to thrive, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.

Qualifications

• A recognised ECE teaching qualification.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and pedagogical leadership to support growth and wellbeing of the teaching team.
• Lead improvement in a thoughtful, inclusive and responsive way to the kindergarten community.
• Shape a shared direction while valuing existing strengths, relationships and knowledge.

Skills

growth mindset

leadership

collaboration

cultural responsiveness

relationship building

bicultural practice

empathy

flexibility

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Job description

Harold Mayo Kindergarten seeks a registered kaiako matua (head teacher) with strong leadership capability to guide a newly forming team. You’ll partner with whānau to strengthen learning outcomes for tamariki and commence January 2027.

We offer a welcoming environment with opportunities for professional leadership and development. You’ll lead change, foster collaboration, and create conditions for tamariki, whānau and kaiako to thrive, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.