Qualified Teacher (BestStart Pukuatua)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here.
At BestStart Pukuatua, we strongly believe that all our children have the potential to lead their learning. Our approach emphasises independence and self-directed learning, starting from our under two's unit and extending through to our preschool unit. Our Set for School programme ensures that every child is well-prepared for their next educational journey. We also hold a gold Healthy Heart Award, with our centre cook preparing nutritious meals daily.
This role is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Why Join Us?
- Full Pay Parity
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring
- Access to extensive online professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Funded teacher registration
- $2,000 referral bonus for referring a qualified teacher*
- Childcare discounts
Your Wellbeing Matters
- Subsidised health insurance
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Sick leave from your first day
- An additional week of leave after 10 years of service
What You'll Bring
- A BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 qualification (ECE)
- Current New Zealand teacher registration
- Confidence in supporting and extending child-led learning
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
- Sound knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE Regulations, with a focus on quality and compliance
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a centre that values connection, growth, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Join BestStart Pukuatua and inspire young minds while growing your own teaching career.
Application details
Applications Close: 07/10/2026 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.
