Qualified Teacher (BestStart Fairy Springs)

• Full Time
• Application Closes 10 Jul 2024
• Bay of Plenty - Rotorua
• Kindergarten Teacher

About us: 

BestStart Fairy Springs is a purpose designed centre, with unique learning spaces, located close to central city. Together with our whanau, we support our children to be the best they can be, to believe in themselves and their capabilities. Due to growth in occupancy BestStart Fairy Springs is now seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community.  

We are a mixed age centre where our toddlers and preschoolers are together, and we have a separate area for our infants. We support our children to be independent, growing their imagination and independence through their play. We love loose parts and often explore with new ideas.

Why choose us? 

Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity! 

Other benefits include:  

• A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme  
• Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform  
• Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level  
• Leadership programme for current and future leaders  
• Discounted childcare 
• Fully funded Teacher Certification  
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*  
• Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:  
• Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*  
• Free annual flu vaccinations  
• Confidential counselling through EAP  
• Wellbeing programme.  
• Sick days available from the day you start 
• One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition  

About the Role: 

Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator, if you have a passion for teaching young children, we want to hear from you. Our preferred candidate will be reliable, have a great sense of humour, be flexible & willing to learn.  Great communication will be key! 

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.   

Role requirements: 

Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following:  

• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current 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  

How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Fairy Springs!