BestStart Petone in Lower Hutt, Wellington is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified and registered teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team as our new head teacher in our preschool room. At BestStart Petone we explore beyond the distance and draw it near! Our passionate team at BestStart Petone love to make learning fun! We get excited and inspired about children's learning and the endless possibilities of discovering where we can take this learning. Tamariki are supported to extend on their prior learning, embark on new challenges, pursue learning goals, and participate in an engaging programme which promotes exploration and imaginative thinking. Our benefits: BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity! Discounted childcare Subsidised health insurance Free Flu vaccinations Confidential counselling through EAP Leadership programmes for current and future leaders Multiple career pathways with wrap around support to help you grow your career, your way Fully funded Teacher Certification About the role: This is a permanent position, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, working alongside our 3-5 year old tamariki. Our Preschool room is set up to create adventures for our energetic preschoolers. Whether this be through exciting literacy discoveries or learning how to challenge themselves physically; our kaiako are there to support children's learning and development along the way. Tamariki are provided with experiences which extend their learning and build on Preschool interests. Role requirements: B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification A strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy and curriculum Good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality. Joining BestStart means joining a whanau. It is a place where innovation thrives and where we celebrate the wins - big and small! How to apply Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Emma Poole (027) 180 01747 Vacancy reference #: 1HAj0n Physical address: Unit 2 & 3 22-32 Nevis Street, Petone, Lower Hutt Type: Education & Care Service Maximum licenced places: 97 #J-18808-Ljbffr