Senior Head Teacher

Island Bay Kindergarten; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Island Bay Kindergarten in Wellington invites an enthusiastic senior head teacher to lead our teaching team of six-hour sessions and 60 licensed places. The role begins Term 1, 11 January 2027, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice, drive improvement, and foster an inclusive curriculum with strong whānau partnerships to support tamariki wellbeing and learning.

Qualifications

• Leadership in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice
• Drive continuous improvement through reflection and evaluation
• Champion an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued

Responsabilités

• Lead and promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice
• Drive continuous improvement through internal evaluation and reflective practice
• Champion an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued as capable learners
• Build strong partnerships with whānau and celebrate diverse cultures and identities
• Foster collaborative teaching practice and professional growth within the team
• Provide effective leadership to achieve positive learning and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki

Description du poste

Island Bay Kindergarten is located in the heart of a vibrant South Wellington community, with strong support and engagement from whānau. Situated alongside Island Bay School, we enjoy a positive relationship that supports children's learning and transition to school.

Our teaching team includes a senior head teacher, assistant head teacher, four full-time teachers, and a 0.5 teacher. Together, we provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for up to 60 children attending six-hour sessions each day.

Total hours per week-40 hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior head teacher who:

• leads and promotes Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice
• drives continuous improvement through internal evaluation and reflective practice
• champions an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued as capable learners
• builds strong partnerships with whānau and celebrates diverse cultures and identities
• fosters collaborative teaching practice and professional growth within the team
• provides effective leadership to achieve positive learning and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki.

This role commences Term 1, 11 January 2027

Type: Free Kindergarten

Maximum licensed places: 60

Physical address: 100 Melbourne Road, Island Bay, Wellington