Head Teacher – Inclusive, Te Tiriti‑Led Kindergarten Leader

Ngahina Kindergarten

Paraparaumu

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Ngahina Kindergarten in Paraparaumu is seeking a full-time lead teacher to guide a team of four teachers in a licensed, full-year program for forty children, with each day providing six hours of learning.

The successful candidate will nurture an inclusive learning environment, embrace Te Tiriti-based practice, and build strong ties with tamariki and whānau across our diverse learning community. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

  • Leadership in an early childhood setting.
  • Commitment to inclusive education and whānau engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of four teachers to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
  • Foster an inclusive learning environment welcoming tamariki and whānau.
  • Coordinate daily program for a 40-child cohort (6 hours per day).

Skills

Team leadership
Early childhood education

Job description

Ngahina Kindergarten in Paraparaumu is seeking a full-time lead teacher to guide a team of four teachers in a licensed, full-year program for forty children, with each day providing six hours of learning.

The successful candidate will nurture an inclusive learning environment, embrace Te Tiriti-based practice, and build strong ties with tamariki and whānau across our diverse learning community. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

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