BestStart Pleasant Point – Aroha, A Place to Love - Where our tamariki not only feel loved but love coming too.

Situated in a delightful rural township, BestStart Pleasant Point offers a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive. Our centre has three spacious rooms and large outdoor play areas, providing plenty of space to run, dance, and climb. To laugh, hug, and care. To create, explore, and develop a love for learning.

Pepe at Play – Our Under-2s Nursery

Our nursery, ‘Pepe at Play’, reflects our commitment to providing a caring and responsive environment where infants feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves. Through play, laughter, and respectful relationships, our dedicated teachers create a space where each child’s voice is heard, their needs are met, and their confidence flourishes.

We embrace our rural setting and treasure the farming knowledge our tamariki bring to our learning. Tractors, trucks, diggers, and farm animals are much-loved resources in our classrooms and playgrounds, and we always enjoy visits from family pets and other animals from home.

Why Join BestStart?

At BestStart, we’re passionate about making a difference in early childhood education. We offer high-quality care and award-winning learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We value our teachers and provide excellent benefits, including:

Full Pay Parity – We’ve opted in!
Discounted Childcare
Subsidised Health Insurance – Including free flu vaccinations and EAP support
Leadership Programmes – For current and future leaders
Multiple Career Pathways – With full support to help you grow
Fully Funded Teacher Certification
$2000 Referral Bonus – When you refer a qualified teacher
Extra Leave Benefits – One additional week for 10 years of service

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified & Registered Teacher to lead our under-2s Nursery team as Head Teacher. This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday).

What We’re Looking For:

B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) with current Teacher Certification
Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, Te Whāriki, and ECE regulations
A natural leader who fosters a warm, supportive culture for children, families, and team members
A passion for early learning, child development, and high-quality education

Ready to Make a Difference? Click Apply Now or contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Emma Poole at 027 1800 1747 for a confidential chat. Join our BestStart whānau and help shape the future of our tamariki.

Head Teacher

BestStart

Head Teacher

BestStart

Pleasant Point

BestStart

Head Teacher

Location

Job Description

Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

Benefits and Perks

Job Schedule