Infant Room Head Teacher — Lead, Mentor & Grow

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Discounted childcare

Discounted after-school care

Subsidised health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Confidential EAP counselling

Leadership programmes

Multiple career pathways

$2,000 referral bonus

One extra week of leave after 10 years

Job summary

BestStart Birkdale is seeking an Education Administrator/Head Teacher to lead two infant rooms (up to 24 pēpi). You will mentor a teaching team, model high-quality practice, and ensure a child-led, play-based learning environment with strong planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

A genuine passion for infants and collaborative leadership are essential. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, based at BestStart Birkdale with a focus on relationships,

Qualifications

• BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) with Full Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations and compliance.
• Experience in programme planning, assessment and curriculum development.
• Ability to lead and mentor a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a teaching team of two infant rooms.
• Model high-quality practice and support child-led play.
• Plan assessments and curriculum development with compliance.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Skills

BEd/Dip Teaching

Full Teacher Certification

Te Whāriki knowledge

ECE compliance

Curriculum development

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Education

BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE)

Job description

BestStart Birkdale is seeking an Education Administrator/Head Teacher to lead two infant rooms (up to 24 pēpi). You will mentor a teaching team, model high-quality practice, and ensure a child-led, play-based learning environment with strong planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

A genuine passion for infants and collaborative leadership are essential. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, based at BestStart Birkdale with a focus on relationships,