Team leader – Blenheim

Active Explorers Blenheim; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic early childhood education provider in Marlborough is seeking a passionate team leader to oversee two classrooms and guide a dedicated team. This full-time role requires strong pedagogical knowledge, leadership experience, and a nurturing presence. The candidate will implement a responsive curriculum and support tamariki in their learning journey, ensuring they are prepared for their next steps.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Dedicated hours for planning and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams or classrooms.
• Passion for child-led, purposeful learning.
• A warm, nurturing presence that supports student growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of two O2s classrooms.
• Support and evolve the school readiness programme.
• Champions high-quality teaching practices.
• Design and implement responsive curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki.

Skills

Strong leadership capability

Excellent pedagogical knowledge

Confidence in curriculum development

Proactive mentoring approach

Education

Recognised ECE qualification with current full Teaching Registration

Job description

• Birthday leave – celebrate your special day
• Dedicated hours for planning and documentation.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate team leader to take the lead in our O2s spaces, overseeing two classrooms and guiding a team of dedicated kaiako. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone with strong pedagogical knowledge, a proactive mindset, and a genuine love for early childhood education.

At Active Explorers Blenheim, we’re all about connection, growth, and play. With large outdoor environments, including a veggie garden our tamariki help to care for, we offer a beautiful space for nature-based learning. You’ll join a fun-loving, values-driven team where relationships are at the heart of everything we do and where your leadership will truly make a difference.

In your role, you will:

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of two O2s classrooms, fostering collaboration and consistency across teaching teams
• Support and evolve our school readiness programme,ensuring tamariki are confidently prepared for their next step
• Role model best practice, champion high-quality teaching, and guide continuous growth through reflective practice
• Design, implement, and evaluate a rich, responsive curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki and ECE documents
• Lead regular reviews of policies, practices, and environments, ensuring they meet the needs of all learners.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised ECE qualification with current full Teaching Registration
• Strong leadership capability, with experience leading teams or classrooms
• Excellent pedagogical knowledge and a passion for child-led, purposeful learning
• Confidence in curriculum development and internal evaluation
• A proactive, positive, and driven approach to mentoring others
• A warm, nurturing presence that supports tamariki to thrive.

This is a full-time position, with flexibility available for the right candidate.Interested? Please apply.

How to apply

Please send your confidential application, CV, using the provided link and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 83

Physical address:
27 Redwood Street, Blenheim

Postal Address:
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

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