Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Paerata Rise)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation and ready to grow in your teaching journey? At BestStart Paerata Rise, we're looking for an enthusiastic Teacher-in-Training to join our vibrant centre community.
About the Role:
Nestled within walking distance of the local school, café, and surrounded by beautiful parks, our centre offers a warm and welcoming environment. We believe in giving tamariki the highest quality care and empowering them with the skills to thrive as young members of our community. From Kākano to Huāwai, our teaching is grounded in aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kaitiakitanga.
This is a permanent fulltime position working 40 hours per week in our preschool room.
What We Offer
- Paid study support for Year 2 and 3 Teachers-in-Training*
- $2000 referral bonus for referring a Qualified Teacher*
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Support to advance your career through multiple pathways
- Tailored Professional Development opportunities
- Wrap-around career support
Your Wellbeing Matters
- Subsidised Health Insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programmes
- Sick leave available from day one
To Be Successful, You'll Have:
- Current enrolment in a Level 7 ECE Bachelor or Grad Dip course
- Passion for child-led learning and curriculum planning
- Solid understanding of Te Whāriki and ECE Regulations
- Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching practice
- A love for teaching and learning with a focus on quality
Ready to Apply? Click Apply Now to become part of a team that values growth, connection, and the joy of early childhood education. We look forward to welcoming you to BestStart Paerata Rise.
Application details
Applications Close: 11/03/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
