Early Childhood Education Leader

2 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Independent Schools Of New Zealand Full time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Early Childhood Education Leader to join our team at Queen Margaret College, one of Wellington's leading independent schools for young women.

As the Head of Preschool, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of our co-educational Preschool, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education and other licensing authorities' requirements.

You will lead a cooperative team who actively plan, implement and assess the Preschool curriculum, Te Whāriki and the IB PYP. Your primary goal is to create a warm, nurturing and respectful environment that fosters children's unique strengths, interests, and stages of development.

The salary for this position is $NZD 90,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including four non-contact hours, an additional week's annual leave, and full pay parity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated educator to make a real difference in the lives of young children. If you have a proven track record in early childhood education and leadership, we would love to hear from you.



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