Head Teacher Ece – Grey Lynn Kindergarten

Grey Lynn, AucklandPermanentWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Head Teacher to join our friendly and successful team at Grey Lynn Kindergarten in January, 2020. This is a permanent, full time position, for a qualified, registered and fully certified ECE Teacher with over 5 years' experience. You will need a passion for the environment and sustainability, as we are a proud enviroschool. You will also have background in providing professional leadership, to support, develop and empower a multi-talented team, lead by example, and role model delivery of a high quality education programme. Most important is your passion for what we do in achieving great outcomes with children, and for being part of an amazing team in a fun and dynamic environment.For success in this role, you will also need to:Balance day to day operations and staff management alongside relationships management and teaching duties. It's always varied, challenging, and interestingLead by example in delivering a bi-cultural experience within the KindergartenAdvocate for and support the facilitation, development and implementation of practices that incorporate Te Reo and Tikanga MaoriDemonstrate a sound understanding of Te WharikiDemonstrate a strong knowledge of current ECE theories and practices, and strength in implementing curriculum, planning and assessmentSupport our play-based learning philosophyBe financially and operationally minded, to manage and maintain high operating standardsCreate a welcoming and inclusive community spirit within the Kindergarten, and grow community engagementHave a strong interest in and knowledge of sustainability and EnviroschoolsInnovate, think outside the box, and support new ways of doing thingsCommunicate with confidence and build relationships - staff, children, families and othersDemonstrate a sound working knowledge of people management, employment legislation, ECE and Health and Safety regulationsIf you are this enthusiastic and collaborative Head Teacher, with a strong community focus and business acumen, then we'd love to hear from you!For more information about Grey Lynn Kindergarten, click here.If this sounds like you, please apply now using the link below. We look forward to hearing from you.Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.