K2 Head Teacher - Te Timatatanga O Te Matauranga Kindergarten

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) seeks a Head Teacher to lead a committed team of teachers at Te Timatatanga o Te Matauranga Kindergarten. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspirational leader who is dedicated to partnering with whanau Maori and the community.Te Timatatanga o Te Matauranga Kindergarten has a teaching team of 4 teachers and a part-time administrator. The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 30 children between 2 and 6 years of age. This team is dedicated to Maori education success; the programme is child centered, play-based and responsive and sustaining of cultural identity.Northland Kindergarten Association seeks applications from qualified, experienced teachers who have the following attributes:Is able to demonstrate excellence in leadership, management and mentoring skillsIs visionaryDisplays evidence of strong contemporary practices and pedagogical leadershipHas strong bi-cultural practice and knowledgeIs able to establish authentic professional relationships with children, whanau and colleaguesIs self-motivated, has initiative and is able to work collaboratively with othersIs an excellent communicator with all members of the wider kindergarten communityHas a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, kaiako, whanau and local community.Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023–2026.Applicants must hold a recognized NZ ECE qualification, current practicing certificate, and a first aid certificate.Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm on Tuesday 4 th June 2024 .Email Applications to: ****** or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141.Alternatively post to:Appointments SecretaryNorthland Kindergarten AssociationPO Box 4005KamoWhangarei0141#J-18808-Ljbffr