Qualified Teacher (BestStart Te Aroha)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here.
Whanaungatanga is at the heart of everything we do, meaning we view our community as an extended family. Our centre is a place where everybody belongs and are always welcome. We are committed to reflecting the aspirations of our parents to ensure consistency is evident in the home and centre life and that we are working on goals for children's learning and development together.
We're looking for passionate, qualified teachers to join our warm and collaborative team. We currently have two permanent opportunities available: One fulltime 40-hour position and one part time 30-hour position that can accommodate school hours.
Why Join Us?
- Full Pay Parity
- Subsidised Health Insurance
- Funded teacher registration
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Childcare discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Sick leave from day one
What You'll Bring
- A Level 7 ECE qualification
- Current New Zealand teacher registration
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and child-led learning
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to grow your teaching career in a centre that values connection, belonging, and quality education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!
Application details
Applications Close: 27/06/2026 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.
