Head Teacher (Preschool)

Bear Park Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Paid registration and a day off on你的生日

Job summary

Bear Park Limited in Dunedin is seeking an ECE qualified and registered Head Teacher to oversee two preschool rooms. You will work with an experienced Centre Director and a supportive team to lead a collaborative, inclusive curriculum.

The role offers time for team planning and leadership duties, plus opportunities to mentor staff and progress your leadership career. Bear Park provides full pay parity, birthday leave, ongoing professional support, and opportunities for overseas experiences.

Qualifications

• ECE qualified and registered Head Teacher
• Oversee two preschool rooms with inclusive, supportive leadership
• Lead an engaging, individualised curriculum with team planning time
• Mentor teachers and foster a collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Oversee Kea and Tui rooms with strong ratios
• Mentor seven staff and lead curriculum design
• Allocate 3 hours weekly for team planning plus leadership duties
• Promote open-ended environments and rich child engagement

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Education

ECE qualification and registration

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for an ECE qualified and registered Head Teacher to oversee our two preschool rooms. With an experienced Centre Director and an inclusive, friendly and supportive team culture, we are a fabulous next step if you are looking for a new leadership position.

• Our Kea room has amazing ratios of 1:6 and our Tui room 1:7.
• 3 hours of team planning per week plus additional time for leadership duties.
• Working in a team of 7 you will mentor our teachers and lead an engaging and individualised curriculum.
• Our open-ended environments allow teachers time to partake in small group work driving rich engagement with children.
• Our rooms are bright and open with generous outdoor areas and expansive lawns.
• We provide dedicated spaces for the discovery and enhancement of their many expressive languages.

Why Bear Park?

Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 30 years of industry experience. We are proud to be owned and operated by qualified teachers. We offer:

• Full pay parity
• Paid registration and a day off on your birthday
• Diverse, experienced teams providing ongoing support and collaboration
• We listen to your goals, and help you reach them!
• Overseas experiences and conferences
• Strong individual support from our highly experienced Pedagogical Team
• Accessible leaders and a passionate and experienced Centre Director

What Next?

At Bear Park we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners. Our philosophy is proven, our vision is inspired and our children are changing the world. Join us today and be part of the change.