Qualified Teacher (BestStart Judea)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here.
Are you a passionate, qualified kaiako who thrives in a nurturing, home-like environment where relationships and community truly matter? We'd love to welcome you into our team. This is a 35-hour fixed-term position until 25 September 2026.
At our centre, tamariki learn, grow, and thrive in natural, thoughtfully designed spaces across our three age-appropriate rooms. Each environment supports children at their unique age and stage, creating a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where lifelong learning begins.
What Makes Us Special?
Home-like, natural environments Our calm, engaging spaces encourage exploration, confidence, and holistic development.
Strong whānau partnerships Relationships sit at the heart of our practice. We work closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, settled, and supported. Our open-door policy means whānau are always welcome.
Active community connections We love being part of our wider community. Regular visits to our local rest home, The Bayview, support children to build empathy, kindness, and meaningful intergenerational relationships. We also support local charities and nurture a strong sense of giving back.
Sustainability-focused learning Tamariki learn to care for Papatūānuku through recycling, reducing waste, and everyday sustainable practices.
We're Looking For…
- A qualified and registered ECE teacher
- A kaiako who values strong relationships and gentle, respectful practice
- Someone enthusiastic about community engagement and sustainability
- A supportive team player who thrives in a positive, collaborative environment
What We Offer
- A warm, inclusive team culture
- Beautiful, thoughtfully designed learning environments
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A place where your ideas, passions, and teaching philosophy are genuinely valued
If this sounds like the perfect place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Application details
Applications Close: 22/02/2026 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.
