Head Kaiako

1 day ago


Auckland, New Zealand Onehunga Kindergarten Full time

Early learning / kohanga reo, Head teacherOnehunga Kindergarten has a spacious outdoor playground that encourages tamariki to create, imagine, and explore. We value whanau involvement and believe in working together to achieve the best outcomes for our tamariki.Our team comprises a head kaiako, three qualified teachers, and support staff, including a teacher aide and office administrator. We offer a child-centered learning programme rooted in Te Whariki and are deeply committed to fostering a sense of belonging for tamariki in Onehunga and Te Papapa.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced head kaiako to lead our team in delivering exceptional learning experiences for tamariki. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to balance pedagogical leadership, operational management, and teaching responsibilities in a rewarding and diverse environment.As the head kaiako, you will:Provide strong leadership, setting an example of excellence for your team.Foster collaboration, inclusiveness, and growth among kaiako, whanau, and the local hapori (community).Guide your team in embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into all aspects of practice.Manage day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with educational standards and operational targets.What we're looking forOur ideal candidate will:Be a registered and certificated ECE Kaiako with 5+ years of experience.Demonstrate proven leadership skills, ideally in leading small teams or managing an ECE center.Possess expertise in pedagogical leadership and the ability to guide a team in implementing and refining teaching practices.Have strength in internal evaluation processes and driving continuous improvement.Value and incorporate multicultural practices and sustainability into learning experiences and have experience working in diverse communities.Embrace ICT tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.Build meaningful relationships with tamariki, whanau, and the hapori, valuing diversity and inclusiveness.Hold a current First Aid certificate.Apply nowFor further details about this role and our kindergartens, visit the AKA website.How to applyPlease apply directly through the listed vacancy link:Type: Free KindergartenMaximum licenced places: 40Postal Address:Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141
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