Qualified ECE Teacher BestStart Halswell Junction
BestStart Halswell Junction is seeking a passionate, inspiring, and Qualified Teacher to join our 3–5 year old tamariki alongside our well-established, experienced teaching team. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours, Monday–Friday) in a centre where a strong, shared vision guides everything we do.
Our Centre
At BestStart Halswell Junction, Where Heroes Come to Play is the foundation of our curriculum across all five classrooms. We believe every child is a hero with unique “super powers” to share with the world, and it is our role as educators to nurture and grow those strengths.
Our programme is guided by four core Superpowers, aligned with Te Whariki:
- The Power of Friendship Building strong relationships, empathy, cooperation, and tuakana–teina connections, helping children value friendships for life.
- The Power of Self Supporting resilience, confidence, independence, communication, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of culture and identity.
- The Power of Environment Encouraging respect, sustainability, exploration, and connection to both our immediate and wider world.
These superpowers shape our teaching practice and the way we document and celebrate children's learning journeys.
What We're Looking For
You will be a Kaiako who aligns with our values and vision, with a genuine passion for teaching and learning. You will also bring:
- BEd / Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current NZ Teacher Certification
- Good understanding of child-led curriculum, planning and extending on our children's learning?
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard?
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices?
- Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality?
Why Work for BestStart?
When you join BestStart, you join a supportive whanau where innovation is encouraged and successes are celebrated – big and small. We offer:
- Full Pay Parity
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free flu vaccinations
- Confidential EAP counselling
- Leadership programmes for current and aspiring leaders
- Multiple career pathways with wrap-around support
- $2,000 referral bonus for Qualified Teachers*
- One extra week of leave after 10 years' service
Ready to Make a Difference? Bring your unique self to work and help us provide the highest quality care and education for our tamariki. Click Apply Now!