Are you a leader who believes in growing your fellow kaiako? Are you passionate about inpirising and nurturing tamariki?
We are looking for a passionate Team Leader to guide and support our amazing teaching team! Due to our Nursery Team Leader taking on a Centre Leader role in one of our sister centres so we are on the look out for a new leader in this space! In our centre, leadership is about collaboration, connection, and creating an environment where kaiako and tamariki thrive together! If this sounds like you, have a kōrero with us!
About us:
At Busy Bees Terrace End Early Learning Centre in Palmerston North, our spacious, purpose-built environment is thoughtfully designed with pockets of play, allowing children to explore various activities and challenge themselves in a secure setting. As soon as you step through our doors, you will feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere that embraces both children and their families. Children’s laughter and play can be heard throughout our early learning centre and the air is filled with the refreshing scents of real grass and vibrant flowers, offering a sensory experience that complements the natural wonders found within our play spaces.
What are we looking for?
The leader will be overseeing the daily running of our two Nursery classrooms which have children from ages 3 months to 2 years. We are looking for someone who follows the key teacher model, believes in free movement, respectful practice and thrives in this under two year old space. You will be leading a team of experienced teachers who are passionate about teaching our youngest learners. Our centre learning priorities are relationships, communication, creativity and social and emotional compentence. If this sounds like you and this would align with your teaching philosophy we would love to hear from you. A Level 7 qualification (or its NZQA equivalent) in ECE is essential, along with full or provisional registration is a must!
As a valued member of our team, you can be assured of:
- Full Pay Parity!
- A comprehensive induction program with regular and ongoing mentoring and professional development
- Discounted childcare
- Full reimbursement for teacher registration costs
- First Aid certification, annual flu vaccination and staff uniforms
- A generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning
- A monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services
- A supportive and highly skilled team to work alongside
If you are a Registered Teacher ready to advance your career in ECE, apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
We are an Accredited Employer
Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.
