Qualified Teacher (BestStart Balclutha)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Balclutha is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team. This is a permanent opportunity, 35–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
We are proud of our strong community connections, our Forest Kids and Set for School programmes, our Healthy Heart Gold Award, and our beautiful new outdoor area designed for discovery and play.
About Us
Located in the heart of a vibrant farming community, surrounded by processing plants and forestry, Balclutha is the gateway to the breathtaking Catlins coastline. Our main landmark, the Clutha (Mata-au) River, has always been at the centre of our region's identity.
Our Kaiako are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and child-led learning environment that reflects our local community. In our spacious outdoor area, tamariki are encouraged to explore, create, and let their imaginations flourish.
Why Choose BestStart?
At BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in ECE. We're proud to have opted into Full pay parity and to recognise our teachers for the positive difference they make every day.
We offer:
- A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme
- Ongoing professional development through Whare Ako online learning
- Career pathways from new grad to leadership and specialist roles
- A leadership programme for current and aspiring leaders
- Discounted childcare
- Fully funded Teacher Certification
- $2000 for referring a Qualified Teacher*
Health and wellbeing benefits:
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Access to confidential counselling (EAP)
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from day one
- An extra week of leave for 10 years' long service
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Qualified with BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and holds a current Teacher Certification
- Passionate about child-led curriculum and extending tamariki learning
- Knowledgeable of ECE regulations, Te Whāriki, and compliance
- Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality education and care
How to Apply: Click Apply Now and join a centre where growth, collaboration, and community come together. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Balclutha!
Application details
Applications Close: 25/10/2025 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.
