Head Teacher/Kaiako Matua (K2)

Anne West Kindergarten; Northland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne West Kindergarten seeks an inspiring Head Teacher to lead the local team at Kaitaia. The role oversees a 3.5 teacher team, administrator and cook, across five 6-hour sessions, 48 weeks a year, caring for up to 30 children aged two to six.

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), a current practicing certificate, and a first aid certificate; residency and eligibility to work in NZ are required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, management, and mentoring capabilities.
• Pedagogical leadership knowledge and experience.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the promotion of a rich Te Ao Māori learning environment.
• Proven community engagement and partnerships with whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community.
• Commitment to the values, strategic direction, and professional expectations of Northland Kindergarten Association.
• The ability to establish and maintain authentic and respectful relationships with children, whānau, colleagues, and community partners.
• A collaborative leadership style that empowers and grows others.
• A strong commitment to inclusive practice that recognises and celebrates the diversity of tamariki, whānau, and community.
• Demonstrated capability in kindergarten operations, including budgeting, enrolment management, staffing, administration, and effective use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dedicated kindergarten team.
• Develop authentic partnerships with whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community.
• Promote high-quality early childhood education and culturally responsive practice.
• Oversee budgeting, enrolment management, staffing and administration.
• Uphold Northland Kindergarten Association values and strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Pedagogical leadership

Community engagement

Te Tiriti knowledge

Inclusive practice

Budgeting

Enrolment management

Staff mentoring

Education

Dip Teaching ECE

Job description

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an inspiring, experienced, and community-minded Head Teacher to lead the dedicated team at Anne West Kindergarten, Kaitaia.

Anne West Kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year, catering for up to 30 children aged two to six years. The kindergarten is staffed by 3.5 teachers, a part-time administrator, and a cook.

We are looking for a Head Teacher who demonstrates:

• Strong leadership, management, and mentoring capabilities.
• Proven pedagogical leadership knowledge and experience.
• A deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the promotion of a rich Te Ao Māori learning environment.
• Proven community engagement and the ability to develop authentic partnerships with whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community.
• Commitment to the values, strategic direction, and professional expectations of Northland Kindergarten Association.
• The ability to establish and maintain authentic and respectful relationships with children, whānau, colleagues, and community partners.
• A collaborative leadership style that empowers and grows others.
• A strong commitment to inclusive practice that recognises and celebrates the diversity of tamariki, whānau, and community.
• Demonstrated capability in kindergarten operations, including budgeting, enrolment management, staffing, administration, and effective use of resources.

If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about high-quality early childhood education, able to lead NKA's values and culture, strong community connections, cultural responsiveness, and positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate. Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of applying.

Type: Free Kindergarten
Maximum licenced places: 30

Physical address:
92 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia