Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Allenton)
BestStart Education
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Description
Begin Your Teaching Journey with BestStart Allenton!
Are you ready to start your early childhood teaching career and looking for the right centre to learn, grow, and shine? BestStart Allenton is excited to welcome a Teacher in Training to join our nurturing and supportive nursery team.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone in their first year of study or planning to begin their Level 7 ECE Bachelor in 2026. You'll be based in our warm and welcoming nursery space, working across two small rooms dedicated to under-twos. Here, you'll help support tamariki through each stage of their development, with the guidance of our experienced Kaiako.
About the Role
- Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
- Based in our nursery, across two under-two rooms
- Supportive and experienced team to mentor and guide you
- Conveniently located next to Allenton School and Allenton shops
- Work closely with whānau and Kaiako to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning
Why BestStart?
We're proud to have opted into Full Pay Parity and are leaders in supporting the next generation of kaiako.
Our benefits include:
- Paid study support for Year 2 and 3 Teachers in Training*
- $2000 referral bonus when you refer a qualified teacher*
- Tailored PLD and online learning through Whare Ako
- Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
- Multiple career pathways and wraparound mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support: subsidised health insurance*, free flu jabs, EAP counselling, wellbeing programme, and sick leave from day one
What We're Looking For
- Enrolled (or planning to enrol for 2026) in a Level 7 ECE Bachelor
- Passion for quality teaching and child-led learning
- Understanding of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and commitment to high standards of practice
- Dedication to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday teaching
- A team player with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of learning
If you're ready to begin your teaching journey in a supportive, inspiring environment, apply now – we can't wait to welcome you to the BestStart Allenton whānau!
Application details
Applications Close: 05/10/2025 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.
