Holborn Kindergarten - Head Teacher
Located on the Eastern hills - a two-minute drive from the shopping centre
Suitable for a seasoned leader or experienced kindergarten teacher looking for their next career step
Terms and Conditions of employment are set by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for 95 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who share that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 22 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hills, Wallaceville and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Holborn Kindergarten
Tamariki come to Holborn Kindergarten from all areas of Stokes Valley. At our kindergarten we foster a culture where respect, positive social competencies, inclusion, fun and a joy for learning are encouraged. We provide experiences that enrich children's lives and give them the knowledge, skills and dispositions they need to tackle new challenges, in partnership with whānau and the community.
Our small team is made up of three Teachers, an Administrator, and of course, a Head Teacher!
Holborn Kindergarten closes for the school holidays, so reopens on 22nd January.
The Head Teacher position
Hutt City Kindergartens is seeking an experienced kindergarten professional with the leadership skills and passion needed to maintain the quality service that Holborn Kindergarten is known for.
You will be able to demonstrate that you can:
lead collaborative working relationships that inspire the team to excel
provide an inclusive learning environment that is focused on the development of tamariki's social wellbeing
effectively manage the financial resources available, to support the kindergarten operations
work collaboratively with outside agencies
maintain and promote respectful and positive relationships with whānau and the community
develop innovative and creative play spaces that encourage tamariki to explore and learn.
You will also have a high level of knowledge and practice of Te Whāriki and current learning and teaching theories.
You'll receive:
generous non-contact time
six weeks annual leave, taken during school holidays
Regular PLD opportunities, including Head Teacher Leaderships Days (4 per year).
A Position Description for our Head Teacher role can be found by clicking the green button below.
Applying for this role
Applicants must hold a:
Minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
Current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Current first aid certificate.
Please note that you must have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand because Hutt City Kindergartens is not an accredited employer.
Applications close Monday 19th January, 5pm - however, applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristine Allen at hr@huttkindergartens.org.nz or phone 04 920 9841.
