Team Leader - Preschool
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a Centre Manager wanting to get back on the floor? Or an experienced Team Leader keen for a change? This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a large team in a Reggio-inspired preschool.
You'll be leading the over 3s team in an independent, owner operated centre on Auckland’s North Shore. Our well-regarded centre has high quality learning environments and a curriculum deeply grounded in Reggio Emilia and RIE approaches.
As the over 3s Team Leader, you will enjoy:- Leading and mentoring a dynamic team of 9 teachers
- Sharing in the centre’s philosophy that celebrates children as capable and curious learners, and supporting the rich environment where all children (and teachers!) flourish
- Learning environments that are thoughtfully designed to spark imagination, supported by natural materials, and spacious indoor and outdoor areas
- Calm spaces with systems, routines and rituals in place to ensure inquiry based learning can take place
- Leading your team in designing a local curriculum that honours the children’s voices, reflects their emerging interests and celebrates diversity
- Fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture that keeps children and whanau at its heart (a long waiting list reflects the value and trust families place in our centre)
- Driving continuous improvement, inspiring creativity, and embracing reflective practice amongst the team.
- Fantastic career development opportunities, working alongside a full-time pedagogical leader with access to rich professional development in Reggio-inspired practice
- An excellent salary package with extended pay parity
- Proven leadership experience (preferably with over 3s)
- An ability to inspire, motivate and bring out the best in the team
- A passion for fostering an inquiry –based approach to children’s learning
- Excellent organisational abilities with knowledge of ECE systems and compliance
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan, and work efficiently
This role is suitable for experienced team leaders or centre managers wanting a change. Applicants must be qualified and registered ECE teachers.
Email your CV to tina.s@anzuk.education or call Tina Schmid for more information on (04) 9102205.
Applications close 10th October or when an appointment is made.