Qualified Teacher (BestStart Petone)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Petone is seeking a passionate, culturally grounded Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team. We are looking for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whānau, and who is committed to creating a warm, responsive, high-quality learning environment.
Your Role:
This is a Permanent position, working 32–40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days. Depending on where your passion lies, you could work with:
Infants & Toddlers:
- Support the youngest tamariki in developing secure attachments and a love of learning
- View caregiving moments as rich learning opportunities
- Bring a calm, responsive presence that nurtures relationships with children and whānau
Preschool:
- Strengthen learning dispositions like curiosity, creativity, resilience, and independence
- Foster innovative thinking in our Reggio Emilia-inspired art area
- Encourage active play and skill development in our large outdoor playground
We're Looking For:
- A qualified ECE teacher with a heart for infants, toddlers, or preschool children
- Someone who values collaboration, reflection, and intentional practice
- Commitment to Te Whāriki and bicultural practice in everyday teaching
- A teacher who celebrates diversity and fosters empathy, respect, and belonging
Why BestStart?
We are proud to be a progressive leader in ECE, committed to supporting our teachers and recognizing the difference they make:
- Full pay parity for teachers
- Teacher mentoring and induction programmes
- Online learning through Whare Ako
- Leadership development for current and future leaders
- Discounted childcare and referral bonus ($2,000*)
- Health and wellbeing support including subsidised insurance, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and wellbeing programmes
- Sick leave from day one and additional leave for long service
Role Requirements:
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
- Understanding of child-led curriculum and the ability to extend children's learning
- Knowledge of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in pedagogical practice
- Passion for high-quality teaching and learning
How to Apply: Click Apply Now and join a team that values growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Petone!
Application details
Applications Close: 27/02/2026 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.
