Kaiwhakaako | head teacher

Central Kids Kindergartens - Tairua; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education provider in Waikato is seeking a determined and ambitious Head Teacher. The role involves leading and supporting children and their families to reach their full potential while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should have a Level 7 teaching qualification in early childhood education and a commitment to Te reo Māori. Applications are encouraged promptly as they are reviewed as received.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
• Current practising certificate holder.
• Valid first aid certification – Level 1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.
• Encourage a culture of care, generosity, and goodwill.
• Respect and include all tamariki in educational practices.

Skills

Strong leadership

Advocacy for tamariki

Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Commitment to te reo Māori

Health and safety awareness

Child protection awareness

Supporting social and emotional growth

Community relationship building

Growth mindset

Education

Level 7 teaching qualification specialising in ECE

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Head teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are looking for a determined and ambitious leader to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake| children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao| Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga| Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see te reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

• is a strong confident leader
• actively advocates for tamariki
• understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• demonstrates a commitment to te reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• has an awareness of the culture of child protection
• is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
• is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
• demonstrates a growth mindset.

Requirements for this role:

• eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
• Level 7 teaching qualification specialising in ECE
• hold a current practising certificate
• hold a valid first aid certification – Level 1 or higher.

Applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received, so please apply promptly.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the vacancy link, please do not apply directly via email. Please forward any enquiries to:

Type: Free Kindergarten
Maximum licenced places: 30

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