Qualified Teacher (BestStart Waitangirua)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Growing Neighbourhood Heroes Every Day
BestStart Waitangirua is on the lookout for a passionate, dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our warm, energetic, and close‑knit team.
Our centre sits in the heart of Waitangirua, surrounded by a community rich in culture, connection, and diversity. Relationships are at the centre of everything we do, with tamariki, with whānau, and with our wider neighbourhood. These relationships shape the exciting, meaningful learning experiences we create every day.
We're proud of our strong community ties. Whether it's local excursions, centre events, or welcoming whānau to share their skills and stories, we celebrate what makes our families true neighbourhood heroes. Our diverse and experienced teaching team works closely with whānau to set shared goals and aspirations, ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Perks of our centre:
- Diverse, experienced teaching team
- Large, free carpark
- Strong whānau and community partnerships
Why BestStart?
BestStart is committed to being a progressive, adaptable leader in ECE — a place where teachers are valued for the incredible impact they make. We're proud to have opted into FULL pay parity.
You'll also enjoy:
- A supportive mentoring and induction programme
- Ongoing learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support — we back your growth
- Leadership pathways for emerging and current leaders
- Discounted childcare
- Confidential EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programme
About the Role
Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced Kaiako, if you're passionate about teaching young children, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fixed‑term role covering parental leave from February 2026 to September 2026, working 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, alongside our vibrant group of 3 and 4 year old tamariki.
What we're looking for:
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and a current practising certificate
- Strong understanding of child‑led curriculum and planning
- Sound knowledge of ECE Regulations, Te Whāriki, and compliance expectations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
- A genuine passion for high‑quality teaching and learning
Ready to join us? Click Apply Now and take the next step toward joining a team that values collaboration, growth, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Waitangirua!
Application details
Applications Close: 01/03/2026 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.
