Head kaiako

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Little Waves Early Learning Centre Full time

Little Waves Early Learning Centre Wellington

We are a small, welcoming, family-oriented centre located in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach. Our facility is licensed to accommodate up to 50 tamariki aged 0 to 5 years.

We are on the lookout for a qualified kaiako with a minimum of three years of experience, preferably someone who has served as a head teacher or is interested in growing their current capacity and becoming a leader.

The ideal kaiako will have a strong vision and passion for implementing a quality curriculum based on tamariki and whānau learning priorities. You will assist our manager and collaboratively guide our centre towards ongoing improvement.

A passion for pedagogical leadership is essential, along with strong communication skills to engage effectively with staff, children, and their whānau. Each day, you will lead our dedicated team of kaiako as they work to nurture tamariki identities in line with our valued learning principles.

You will play a pivotal role in curriculum planning and mentoring our teachers as part of the registration process and internal evaluations. If you feel uncertain about mentoring teachers, professional development opportunities will be provided. Strong admin skills will be beneficial. This role is designed with working both on and off the floor over the week.

Working hours are flexible, ranging from 30 to 40 hours per week.

  • Full pay parity rates
  • Discounted childcare fee
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development
  • Regular stationery and art orders.
How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Dejane Viviers
304 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu
dejane@aboutkids.co.nz
(027) 827 3636

Vacancy reference #: 1HAmqS

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licensed places: 50

Physical address:
304 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Postal Address:
Ōtaki 5582

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