Qualified Teacher (BestStart Pleasant Point)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
At BestStart Pleasant Point, children don't just feel loved, they love coming here! Nestled in a charming rural township, our centre provides a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki thrive. With three spacious rooms and large outdoor play areas, there's plenty of space to run, dance, climb, laugh, and explore.
We embrace our rural setting and celebrate the farming knowledge tamariki bring to their learning. Tractors, trucks, diggers, and farm animals are beloved classroom and playground resources, and we enjoy visits from family pets and animals from the community.
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher (over 2's) to join our energetic, close-knit team. You can choose to work in either of our over-2's rooms:
Ruma Tinana – Preschool (2–3 years) - In our Preschool room, tamariki continue their journey of exploration and discovery. Building on the foundations laid in the Nursery, they develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills while being encouraged to share their ideas and knowledge. Strong connections with local primary schools help prepare tamariki for the next exciting step in their learning journey.
Ruma Wairua – Kindergarten (3.5–5 years) - Our Kindergarten room nurtures confident, capable, and independent learners. With a focus on the Set for School programme, children explore, inquire, and build strong relationships with peers and the community. Tamariki take pride in sharing their achievements with past teachers and whānau as they prepare to transition to primary school.
What We Offer:
- Supportive mentoring and induction programme
- Full pay parity
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development and leadership programmes
- Discounted childcare
- Referral bonus for qualified teachers
Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling via EAP
- Wellbeing programme and sick leave from day one
- Extra leave for long service (1 additional week after 10 years)
About the Role:
Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, if you love teaching young children, we want to hear from you. This is a permanent role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in the room that best matches your passion.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Education or Level 7 Diploma in Teaching (ECE) with current Teacher Certification
- Strong understanding of child-led curriculum, planning, and extending children's learning
- Knowledge of ECE regulations, Te Whāriki, and commitment to compliance
- Dedication to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practice
- Passion for teaching and commitment to high-quality education
How to Apply: Click “Apply Now” to join a team that values growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Pleasant Point!
Application details
Applications Close: 25/02/2026 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.
