Head Teacher

Head Teacher
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Palmerston North Central, Manawatu
Teaching - Early Childhood (Education & Training)
Full time
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Posted 3d ago
We are on the lookout for a seasoned ECE Leader to join a well established provider located centrally in Palmerston North. This role would best suit someone with proven leadership skills, well versed with curriculum, is able to support and mentor a team of Kaiako, foster a positive culture and is confident with compliance requirements.

This is a permanent full time position leading a classroom of 50 tamariki in a large over 100 licence centre. You will get to enjoy working alongside a collaborative and tight knit team, a centre with great community connections and tailored professional development to support with your career aspirations.

What makes this place so special?

Large well established centre in Palmerston North
Plenty of professional development to support with your leadership aspirations
A framework that promotes trust, friendliness, respect, creativity, curiosity, unity, and independence.
A learning programme that encourages active exploration, problem-solving, thinking and reasoning, and risk taking. Giving children the courage to live confidently in a rapidly changing world.
A safe and inclusive learning environment with a focus on free play.
Stable and well established team

What would we like to see from you?

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE). Open to considering a primary endorsed with experience working with children aged 0 - 6 years.
Current New Zealand Teachers Registration.
A genuine warmth, care, and passion for children.
Strong background in curriculum development
Team-player who is collaborative and reflects upon best practice.
The ability to foster a positive team culture and environment
Sound knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki.

Applicants must be residing in NZ with current registration and work rights to be considered for this position, overseas applications won't be considered.

How to apply?

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of tamariki and are looking for the opportunity to join a dynamic centre with strong community connections then please hit the apply now button or reach out to me direct for a confidential conversation: Wayne@candidex.co.nz
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