Qualified ECE Teacher (BestStart Leeds Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Leeds Street is looking for a passionate, qualified, and certificated Kaiako to join our energetic, tight‑knit team.
Located in the heart of Wellington City, our centre thrives on urban exploration. Our tamariki regularly venture out to Te Papa, discover hidden art throughout the city, and learn from the vibrant community around us. Learning doesn't stop at our doors, it's woven into every corner of our neighbourhood.
This is a Parental Leave Cover role through to October 2026, working Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced educator, if you're committed to making a meaningful difference for young learners, we'd love to hear from you.
Why BestStart?
BestStart is proud to be a progressive, adaptable leader in ECE.
You'll enjoy:
- A supportive mentoring and induction programme
- Ongoing learning through Whare Ako
- Career development and leadership pathways
- Discounted childcare
- EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programme
About our Preschool Space
You'll be working with our over‑2s, in a creative, spacious environment designed for building, constructing, exploring, and imaginative play. Our large flexible room also transforms into a restful sleep space for tamariki who need it.
What you'll bring
- A BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification
- Strong understanding of child‑led curriculum, planning, and extending learning
- Solid knowledge of ECE Regulations, Te Whāriki, and compliance expectations
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
- Warm, respectful care and a passion for high‑quality teaching
- Reliability, initiative, and a collaborative team spirit
- Confidence building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau
What the role looks like
- Providing nurturing, responsive care and education
- Supporting daily routines with professionalism and warmth
- Engaging tamariki in meaningful play‑based learning
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture
- Supporting centre activities and helping across rooms as needed
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 Leeds Street.
Application details
Applications Close: 03/07/2026 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.
