Qualified Teacher
Bear Park Herne Bay
Listing Description
Description
The Role: Bear Park Herne Bay, based on Shelly Beach Road, is in a character filled, homely bungalow, with a modern, purpose-built extension. The extension was designed to allow natural light to spill into the interior, creating learning spaces that are connected, inviting and well-equipped.
We are looking for an experienced Qualified Teacher to join our close-knit and supportive preschool team.
- Our centre, and room teams, are diverse, collaborative and communicative
- Incredible ratios and expansive, open-ended environments
- Teachers have time to partake in small group work driving rich engagement with children
- We listen, to our children and our teachers
- We welcome feedback and conversation, which flows freely during our weekly 3 hours planning meetings
- We build great teams, so come and join us and lets grow together
Why Bear Park? Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of industry experience. We are proud to be owned and operated by qualified teachers and offer a wide range of opportunities for our kaiako:
- Full pay parity
- Large learning environments with high-quality resources and generous ratios
- Creative and engaging environments creating a sense of enjoyment and fun
- Strong individual support from our highly experienced Pedagogical Team
- Paid registration and birthday leave
- Accessible leaders
- ‘Teams’ are at the centre of all we do
What Next? At Bear Park we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners. Our philosophy is proven, our vision is inspired and our children are changing the world. Join us today and be part of the change.
Applicants must hold a New Zealand Work Visa or be a New Zealand Permanent Resident to apply for this position.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Bear Park Careers for more information.



Bear Park Herne Bay
Bear Park early childhood teachers are seen to represent the pinnacle of early learning talent.
Working at Bear Park is a valuable career move. We are widely known as a place where teachers can embrace unique learning opportunities, ranging from overseas experiences and conferences to workshops and regular support from our vastly experienced pedagogical team.
Our teaching approach is progressive, inclusive, meaningful, and supportive. Our teachers are encouraged to test out newly learned theories and creative concepts in the classroom to heighten the learning experience and provide the foundation for a lifetime of curious, capable learning.
Bear Park’s Image of the Teacher.
As teachers, we acknowledge and celebrate the identity, culture, and individuality that each child and their whānau share within our learning community.
We view ourselves as co-learners and reflective researchers who actively listen and provoke intellectual dialogue alongside ākonga (students).
Within our educational environments, children actively engage in authentic and meaningful learning experiences that evoke wonder, joy, and a love for lifelong learning.


















