Team Leader - Educare Totara Park
Educare
Listing Description
Description
Are you ready for the next step in your ECE journey? Educare Totara Park are looking for a Registered ECE Teacher to join our team as a Team Leader to guide and inspire our Kaiako and help create an environment where both Kaiako and tamariki thrive.
About Us - Mo Matou: Nau mai, haere mai ki Educare Totara Park. Ko Manaia te maunga, ko Hatea te awa, ko Te Whanga o Terenga Paraoa te moana. Kei a tatou mahi i te mahi kaitiakitanga o tatou mokopuna, whanau me te whenua hoki. Haere mai, haere mai, haere mai.
Our vibrant teaching team at Totara Park focuses on the nurturing and empowerment of our tamariki. The centre is split into three age groups to support each stage of development, however we keep our sense of whanaungatanga which brings everyone together as whānau.
We are proud of our strong community links and relationships with the local schools. Our Transition to school programme prepares our tamariki for the next chapter in their journey and supports whānau with school visits.
About the Role - Mo te Turanga:
- Lead and support the day-to-day mahi in your designated space.
- Mentor kaiako to grow their practice reflect deeply and shine.
- Full-Time permanent role (40 hours) working between the centre opening hours of 7.30 am- 5.30 pm Monday to Friday on an 8 hour shift roster
You will be an experienced teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership career, or an experienced leader looking for a new challenge.
What You’ll Bring – Etahi Ahuatanga E Hiahia Ana Matou
- A warm empathetic and positive leadership style.
- You are approachable and confident having honest, supportive conversations with Kaiako and whānau.
- Wants to work in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment that nurtures everyone's unique strengths and encourages professional growth.
- Has a genuine drive to provide high-quality care and education, helping our tamariki develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Is a strong advocate for tamariki, championing their voice, wellbeing, and learning every day.
- Can create a warm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
- Values teamwork and strong professional relationships, actively contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.
- Is eager to engage with families and the wider community, building meaningful connections that support each child’s growth and development.
- Holds a recognised Teaching ECE qualification and a current practising certificate that allows you to work as a Registered Teacher in a New Zealand ECE centre
You will be a strong advocate for our tamariki, who will be able uphold and support our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Whariki, and the Educare vision of Learn, Laugh, Play.
It's important to us that our teachers and leaders have a love for respectful practices, a strong ECE knowledge and passion for extending the learning of our tamariki. Respectful relationships are at the core of what we do, so we need a teacher who can develop strong connections between tamariki, whānau and our existing kaiako.
EDUCARE BENEFITS: Educare Pays Full Parity 50% off Childcare for your children at an Educare centre A comprehensive induction program with regular and ongoing mentoring Ongoing access to professional development Emerging Leaders program to support leadership and growth Wellbeing toolkit to support our Kaiako Payment support for Teacher Certification and First Aid Branded shirts and jackets provided
Join us - Tuhono mai Apply today and start your journey with us, helping tamariki Learn, Laugh, and Play every single day.
Click Apply Now! Please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and joining Educare.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Charlotta Smith for more information.
Educare
Our organisation - Mo matou
With 27 Centres nationwide, we put emphasis on growing and supporting our own teams, providing staff with the tools and guidance to become successful in their role as well as being able to progress their career with us.
We believe in embracing the local whakapapa as our guiding curriculum. This is evident through our involvement with the community, our Te Tiriti based practice all while caring for our creative natural environment and ensuring that the tamariki are our priority.
Educare is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and value the individual identity of all of our team and we are committed to building an inclusive environment grounded in equity, diversity and respect. We build and nurture cultures of belonging where every member of our community feels affirmed and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.
Providing excellent care and education for tamariki in their early years is our priority, and we do so to encourage tamariki to develop meaningful foundation life skills while they are in our care. Learn Laugh and Play is who we are and is our founding statement; and we look forward to continuing this important kaupapa with our Educare teams now and into the future.
To learn more about us, visit educare.co.nz
