Employment

We are looking for an experienced leader who is skilled in guiding teams through change and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. You will bring strong communication skills, the ability to inspire and motivate others, and a clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning. Your leadership style will be proactive, supportive, and adaptable - ensuring that kaiako feel empowered and tamariki thrive in an environment of innovation and sustainability.

Forest View Kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, catering for 40 children aged two to six years. It runs an All-Year Model, 48 week per year, and is supported by a professional practice and management team within a network of 25 kindergartens.

 What We Offer Our Head Teachers

• 4 extra non-contact hours per week for leadership responsibilities
• 4 Head Teacher hui per year for collaboration and growth
• Wellness incentives
• Excellent professional development funds to grow your leadership and     teaching practice

Requirements

• Recognised NZ ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE)
• Current practicing certificate
• Current first aid certificate
• Current Child Protection certificate
• Applicants must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand

This position is covered by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023–2026.

Closing date for applications & referees reports: Monday 26 January 2026, at 2.00pm.

Download an application pack and position description from www.nka.org.nz
Or email: appointments@nka.org.nz

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nzor post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box4005, Whangarei, 0141

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