Frankleigh Park Kindergarten

Teacher

(Part-time – 0.50 FTE, 20 hours per week) 

Are you passionate about developing meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau, by respecting aspirations for their tamaiti and dedicated to make a difference in our local community? The ability to establish and foster genuine and meaningful relationships with local hapū and iwi and confident in the use of te reo and tikanga Māori is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team to develop and grow the service with new ideas, share your passion, expertise and strengths to enrich learning. Creating an environment where learners can be confident in their language, culture and identity is highly valued in this place.

About this role

• This Kindergarten has a beautiful environment with mature trees and gardens, including natural materials and loose parts, with a strong commitment to involving the whole community in sustainable practices
• Frankleigh Park Kindergarten has strong whānau support and established relationships with schools, support services and the local community

What we offer

• As part of Kindergarten Taranaki, you have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the KTCA and to be part of an organisation which offers fantastic professional development and ongoing support for your career
• You will be part of a professional network of 24 Kindergartens
• We encourage all Kindergartens to be involved in Enviroschools, Incredible Years, Healthy Heart and deepening our cultural journey to strengthen Te Ao Māori
• Hours of employment:
  • Monday (11.30am – 1.30pm)
  • Tuesday (11.30am – 4.30pm)
  • Wednesday (11.30am – 4.30pm)
  • Thursday (11.30am – 4.30pm)
  • Friday (11.30am – 2.30pm)

All applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current registration. For further information download an application pack from our website www.kindergartentaranaki.co.nz or phone 027 639 9830.

Applications close at midnight, Monday, 26 April 2021

Brooklands Kindergarten

Head Teacher

Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

• We seek a leader who serves others; has strengths in mentoring and collectively working alongside tamariki, colleagues, whānau and community to foster pathways for future generations.
• Are you knowledgeable about Te Ao Māori and committed to ensuring that te reo Māori not only survives but thrives?
• Are you courageous, strong and resilient to change, can overcome challenges and able to lead others by remaining positive and future focused?
• Are you able to inspire, motivate and support teachers to continually improve teaching and learning?
• Are you able to lead and support others in working towards a shared strategic vision of the Kindergarten Association?
• Are you a leader who is culturally responsive in ensuring tamariki and whānau are provided with equitable opportunities to learn?

About this role

• You would lead a team of 3 other teachers, plus support staff, to provide a high quality programme for up to 40 tamariki
• A strong emphasis on sustainability through the Enviroschools programme
• We are working towards sustainability for education embedding the Enviroschools principles
• We have strong whanaungatanga relationships with whanau, tamaiti and the wider community

What we offer you

• You have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the KTCA and ongoing professional development opportunities
• You will be part of a professional network of 24 Head Teachers
• Ongoing support with assessment / internal evaluation / Professional Growth Cycle / educative mentoring and pedagogical leadership and management
• All of our Kindergartens are involved in Enviroschools, Incredible Years, Healthy Heart and are part of a deepening cultural journey to strengthen Te Ao Māori across the organisation

All applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current registration. For further information about our Kindergartens and to download an application pack go to our website www.kindergartentaranaki.co.nz or phone 027 639 9830. Applications close at midnight on Monday, 26 April 2021.