Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Wainoni Road)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Grow Your ECE Career with BestStart Wainoni Road
BestStart Wainoni Road is looking for a passionate Teacher in Training to join our caring, close-knit Nursery team. Our centre is a stable, loving, and safe place in the community where every child, whānau, and culture is welcomed and celebrated. Conveniently located on a main road with easy bus access, we're proud of our diverse team of experienced Kaiako who create meaningful learning experiences for every tamaiti.
About the Role
If you're enrolled in a Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and excited to support our youngest learners, this role offers the perfect environment to grow your skills. You'll be working in our Nursery, with opportunities to collaborate across our four age-specific classrooms and spacious outdoor areas designed for exploration and discovery.
This is a permanent position working 5 days per week, 7 hours per day on a rotating roster.
Why Choose BestStart?
- Progressive leader in ECE, committed to recognising your impact
- Full pay parity
- Paid study support for 2nd & 3rd year Teachers-in-Training*
- $2,000 “Refer a Teacher” bonus*
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Tailored PLD to grow your skills and interests
- Clear career pathways & wrap-around support
- Discounted childcare
- Health & wellbeing perks: subsidised health insurance*, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and sick leave from day one
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Level 7 ECE Bachelor programme
- Understanding of child-led curriculum and learning extension
- Knowledge of ECE Regulations, Te Whāriki, and compliance expectations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
- Genuine passion for teaching and making a difference
If you're ready to develop your teaching journey with a supportive, experienced team that values aroha, learning, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our tamariki at BestStart Wainoni Road.
Application details
Applications Close: 13/03/2026 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.
