Glenview Kindergarten

Are you an experienced early
childhood education leader with a passion for inspiring others? Glenview Kindergarten
is seeking a dedicated and confident Head Teacher to lead our teaching team.

About Us

At the Waikato Kindergarten
Association, we believe quality education has a significant difference in
shaping a child's lifelong learning journey. Our team is committed to creating
stimulating environments that enrich the lives of tamariki and their whaanau.

Glenview Kindergarten is nestled
in a quiet cul-de-sac with a spacious outdoor area surrounded by mature trees. Located
in the diverse suburb of Glenview, the kindergarten offers convenient access to
the airport, hospital and to central Hamilton.

About the Role

As Head Teacher, you will provide
strong professional and operational management of the kindergarten. You will be
responsible for managing enrolments and staffing, leading a collaborative teaching
team and nurturing strong relationships with tamariki and whaanau. Your ability
to model professional practice and to continue to build on the culture of
respect, responsiveness and reciprocity will be key to your success.

This is a permanent, full time, 40 hours per week position. Glenview Kindergarten operates on a 8:00am to 5:00pm roster.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience providing operational
  management and leadership within an early childhood setting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the
  ability to build strong, respectful relationships across the kindergarten
  community.
• Ability to collaborative positively in a
  team-focused environment.
• Experience in supporting children's
  social and emotional competence.
• Ability to work with whaanau to establish
  and maintain respectful, reciprocal, and responsive relationships.
• Confidence in reflective practices and strong
  written documentation.
• A commitment to professionalism and high-quality
  education.

What We
Offer

• Competitive
  remuneration.
• Excellent
  terms and conditions.
• Ongoing
  professional development opportunities.

You will be a fully registered and
certified Early Childhood Teacher with proven leadership experience and hold a current
First Aid certificate.

Start Date: 23 February 2026

If you are ready to step into a rewarding
leadership role and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of our tamariki,
we want to hear from you.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (please note: we are not an accredited employer).