BestStart Reliever Teacher - Hastings
BestStart Education
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Description
Your Teaching Career, Your Lifestyle – Relieve with BestStart in Hastings
Looking for more freedom in your teaching career? Want the balance to enjoy life while still making a real impact on tamariki? BestStart Hastings is calling for NZ-registered teachers (ECE or Primary) to join our Reliever Team – and there's no better place to do it than right here in the heart of Hawke's Bay.
Why Hastings? Hastings offers what the bigger cities can't – more sunshine, more space, and a true sense of community. Here, you'll enjoy:
- The weather you've been waiting for: Hawke's Bay is known as New Zealand's “fruit bowl,” with one of the sunniest climates in the country.
- A lifestyle that works: Affordable living, short commutes, and a laid-back pace mean you'll spend less time stuck in traffic and more time doing what you love.
- Food, wine, and culture: From farmers' markets to award-winning vineyards, this is a region that celebrates great food and good company.
- Adventure on your doorstep: Explore Te Mata Peak, cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails, or spend weekends at the beach – it's all just minutes away.
About the Role As a Reliever Teacher, you'll bring your skills, warmth, and creativity into our Hastings centres. Each day will be different—supporting tamariki with play-based learning, helping with group activities, or simply being a reassuring presence. With no two days the same, you'll enjoy variety while still building strong connections with children, families, and our centre teams.
What You'll Need:
- NZ teaching qualification (ECE or Primary, Level 7 or higher)
- Current NZ Teacher Registration (Provisional or Full)
- NZQA recognition for overseas qualifications (if applicable)
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand
- A flexible, positive approach and passion for supporting tamariki
Why BestStart? At BestStart, relievers are an important part of our teaching whānau. You'll have the flexibility to choose when and where you work, with the support of New Zealand's largest ECE provider behind you. We value your time, your contribution, and your commitment to tamariki.
Apply Today If you're looking for a role that offers freedom, variety, and the chance to enjoy one of New Zealand's most beautiful and affordable regions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join our BestStart Hastings Reliever Team.
Please note that you will need current NZ teaching registration to apply for this role.
Application details
Applications Close: 03/10/2025 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.
