Team Leader - Preschool (ECE Qualified Teacher)

All About Children - Marton; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Paid First Aid Training

Job summary

All About Children - Marton is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Preschool Room in Manawatū/Whanganui. This full-time, permanent role invites you to lead the Preschool teaching team, nurture tamariki and whanau relationships, and integrate kaupapa Maori and Pasifika practices into daily teaching.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years as Head Teacher or Team Leader in an over-two environment, hold a Level 7 ECE qualification, and be registered to teach in NZ.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a preschool teaching team.
• NZ Teacher Registration is required.
• Ability to uplift and mentor other teachers.

Responsibilities

• lead and inspire the Preschool teaching team
• build meaningful, respectful relationships with tamariki and whanau
• integrate kaupapa Maori and Pasifika practices into the programme
• work alongside the team in daily teaching, operations and leadership
• support positive learning outcomes through thoughtful and intentional teaching
• manage priorities effectively and communicate with confidence
• uplift and guide other teachers through your own practice and leadership
• contribute to systems and processes as the centre continues to grow.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 7 ECE qualification (Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Teaching – ECE)

Job description

All About Children - Marton Manawatu/Whanganui

Full time, Permanent

All About Children Marton is a beautiful, growing centre with a warm team culture, excellent ratios and a strong commitment to bicultural practice.
As our centre continues to expand, we’re looking for an experienced Team Leader – Preschool Room to join our team.
Ideally, you’ll have 1–2 years of experience as a Head Teacher or Team Leader in an over-two-year-old environment and be ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.

About you

You’ll know how to:

• lead and inspire the Preschool teaching team
• build meaningful, respectful relationships with tamariki and whanau
• integrate kaupapa Maori and Pasifika practices into the programme
• work alongside the team in daily teaching, operations and leadership
• support positive learning outcomes through thoughtful and intentional teaching
• manage priorities effectively and communicate with confidence
• uplift and guide other teachers through your own practice and leadership
• contribute to systems and processes as the centre continues to grow.

What you’ll bring

• A Level 7 ECE qualification (Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Teaching – ECE)
• Full NZ Teacher Registration
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and developing others
• A solid understanding of curriculum and effective teaching practice
• Confidence, experience and the ability to motivate and influence others
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgement

What we offer

• Full Pay Parity
• Paid First Aid Training

Ready for your next step?