Qualified Teacher (BestStart Brooklyn)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
About Us At BestStart Brooklyn, we pride ourselves on being a true home away from home for our tamariki and whānau. We are a small, busy centre located just across the road from the Claudelands Event Centre and only minutes from Hamilton City. Our settled, passionate team love working in a mixed-age environment, supporting children from babies through to school age. We create a warm, family-like atmosphere where children's unique qualities shine, and families feel as though they're leaving their children with an aunty.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a happy, relaxed, and caring qualified teacher to join our established team in a fixed-term position (35–40 hours per week) until November 2026.
This role is perfect for a “SuperStar” teacher who:
- Thrives in a mixed-age setting
- Can stay calm under pressure
- Works confidently across a variety of age groups
- Thinks quickly and uses initiative
- Maintains firm, consistent boundaries
- Brings fresh ideas and energy to our centre
- Experience working with children who have diverse needs and varied learning backgrounds will be a real strength.
Why Choose BestStart?
We are committed to being leaders in Early Childhood Education and value the incredible difference our teachers make in children's lives. Our benefits include:
- Full Pay Parity
- Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programme
- Online Learning through Whare Ako
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Fully Funded Teacher Registration
- Childcare discount
Your Wellbeing Matters
- Free Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Confidential Counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing Programme
- Subsidised Healthcare insurance
What We're Looking For
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary)
- Current Teacher Registration
- Strong understanding of child-led curriculum and Te Whāriki
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ECE Regulations
- A genuine passion for high-quality teaching and learning
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and become part of our supportive, passionate team, click “Apply Now” and join us at BestStart Brooklyn.
Application details
Applications Close: 22/03/2026 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.
