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 weeks 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 residing and 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 & refereesreports: Monday 2 June 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.nz or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box4005, Whangarei, 0141

 

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