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ECE Head Kaiako - Northcote Central Kindergarten
Lead your team to success
Join a supportive and collaborative team
Proud to be an Enviroschool
Engage in a rewarding and fulfilling full time role at our Northcote Central Kindergarten
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in education? Northcote Central Kindergarten is proud to provide quality early childhood education and is on the hunt for a Head Kaiako. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive teaching environment.
At Northcote Central, we nurture not only the minds but also the hearts of our students, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental education. If you are an inspiring educator who can provide a safe learning haven, read on to discover why this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our kindergarten
Our beautiful kindergarten really is a hidden gem! Tucked away in the heart of Northcote Central, we have created an oasis amidst a rapidly growing suburb.
As an Enviroschool we work alongside our tamariki to help them become kaitiaki/guardians of Papatūānuku /our environment. Enjoy the colourful blooms, fruit and vegetable bounty the tamariki have sown, grown and harvested. Learning to refuse, reuse, recycle is an integral part of what we do here.
We are looking for an experienced Head Kaiako who is passionate about providing excellent learning experiences to our tamariki. You will need to be energetic and enthusiastic, driven by our play-based philosophy and have a strong emphasis on respect and cultural diversity. Balancing professional leadership with management of the day-to-day kindergarten operations and teaching duties means variety and intrinsic reward.
We are passionate about what we do, laying the foundations for tamariki essential life skills, and working alongside tamariki to encourage them to explore their interests and pursue the ideas that capture their imaginations. We believe kindergarten offers the best way to prepare tamariki for school and equip them for a lifetime of successful learning.
Our ideal candidate will also:
have 5+ years' experience in an ECE environment, and hold a current practicing certificate
experience working with diverse communities
have demonstrable skills in Pedagogical leadership
experience in leading a team, where collaboration and development is key
strength in leading the Internal Evaluation cycle
operational leadership perhaps having managed an early childhood centre.
share the organisation's commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, informing and leading bicultural practice
share our kindergarten's philosophy of care and respect for the natural environment and sustainability and incorporate this in to learning experiences for tamariki
value the use of ICT as a teaching tool, utilising a range of available technological resources to extend tamariki learning and improve teaching practice
have a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local community
Ultimately, everything you do will be focused on achieving the best learning outcomes for tamariki.
Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and make a lasting impact on the lives of our tamariki as they embark on their learning journey.
We encourage anyone interested in applying to visit our Kindergarten (please call ahead). To find out more about Northcote Central Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website.
Applications close on 15th August 2026 at 12pm. (unless filled prior)
For information on terms and conditions of this position, review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2026-2026
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Job Details
Reference #
20535
Posted on
29 Jul 2026
Closes on
15 Aug 2026 12:00
Location(s)
Northcote Central
Expertise
Head Teacher
Job level(s)
Experienced 2-5 years, Experienced 5 years +
Work type(s)
Permanent
ECE Head Kaiako - Northcote Central Kindergarten
Lead your team to success
Join a supportive and collaborative team
Proud to be an Enviroschool
Engage in a rewarding and fulfilling full time role at our Northcote Central Kindergarten
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in education? Northcote Central Kindergarten is proud to provide quality early childhood education and is on the hunt for a Head Kaiako. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive teaching environment.
At Northcote Central, we nurture not only the minds but also the hearts of our students, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental education. If you are an inspiring educator who can provide a safe learning haven, read on to discover why this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our kindergarten
Our beautiful kindergarten really is a hidden gem! Tucked away in the heart of Northcote Central, we have created an oasis amidst a rapidly growing suburb.
As an Enviroschool we work alongside our tamariki to help them become kaitiaki/guardians of Papatūānuku /our environment. Enjoy the colourful blooms, fruit and vegetable bounty the tamariki have sown, grown and harvested. Learning to refuse, reuse, recycle is an integral part of what we do here.
We are looking for an experienced Head Kaiako who is passionate about providing excellent learning experiences to our tamariki. You will need to be energetic and enthusiastic, driven by our play-based philosophy and have a strong emphasis on respect and cultural diversity. Balancing professional leadership with management of the day-to-day kindergarten operations and teaching duties means variety and intrinsic reward.
We are passionate about what we do, laying the foundations for tamariki essential life skills, and working alongside tamariki to encourage them to explore their interests and pursue the ideas that capture their imaginations. We believe kindergarten offers the best way to prepare tamariki for school and equip them for a lifetime of successful learning.
Our ideal candidate will also:
have 5+ years' experience in an ECE environment, and hold a current practicing certificate
experience working with diverse communities
have demonstrable skills in Pedagogical leadership
experience in leading a team, where collaboration and development is key
strength in leading the Internal Evaluation cycle
operational leadership perhaps having managed an early childhood centre.
share the organisation's commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, informing and leading bicultural practice
share our kindergarten's philosophy of care and respect for the natural environment and sustainability and incorporate this in to learning experiences for tamariki
value the use of ICT as a teaching tool, utilising a range of available technological resources to extend tamariki learning and improve teaching practice
have a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local community
Ultimately, everything you do will be focused on achieving the best learning outcomes for tamariki.
Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and make a lasting impact on the lives of our tamariki as they embark on their learning journey.
We encourage anyone interested in applying to visit our Kindergarten (please call ahead). To find out more about Northcote Central Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website.
Applications close on 15th August 2026 at 12pm. (unless filled prior)
For information on terms and conditions of this position, review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2026-2026
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Job Details
Reference #
20535
Posted on
29 Jul 2026
Closes on
15 Aug 2026 12:00
Location(s)
Northcote Central
Expertise
Head Teacher
Job level(s)
Experienced 2-5 years, Experienced 5 years +
Work type(s)
Permanent
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