Team Leader (Qualified ECE Teacher)

Colenso Early Childhood Centre Hawke's Bay Full time, Permanent Early learning / kōhanga reo, Head teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Ready to lead, inspire, and have fun doing it? At Colenso Early Childhood Centre, you'll lead a passionate team in a unique setting alongside the Teenage Parent Unit at Colenso High School, making a real difference for tamariki, young parents and their whānau every day. Why you'll love working with us Fantastic work-life balance. School term time: 40 hours per week. School holidays: 1 weekoff (LWOP) and 1 week 40 hours. Christmas shut down period: 4 weeks annual leave. Leadership role with a supportive group manager by your side. A close-knit, fun team that genuinely enjoys working together. The opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community. What you'll be doing Inspire, mentor and support a team of dedicated qualified teachers. Lead the day-to-day operations of the centre with confidence and care. Foster a positive, collaborative workplace where everyone feels valued. Build meaningful relationships with tamariki, young parents, whānau, the Teenage Parent Unit and the wider school community. Champion high-quality teaching and continuous improvement. Ensure licensing requirements, Ministry of Education regulations and centre policies are met. Complete a range of administration tasks that support the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre. Use (or learn) Infocare and complete WINZ childcare forms. About you You're someone who loves people as much as you love teaching. A current New Zealand ECE Teaching Registration and Practising Certificate. Leadership experience and the confidence to guide and motivate others. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A positive, collaborative and solution-focused attitude. A genuine passion for supporting tamariki, whānau and young parents. The ability to balance leadership, teaching and administration with ease. A great sense of humour, you know that laughter makes every day better! Experience with Infocare and WINZ childcare forms is a bonus, but we're happy to support you to learn. Type: Education & Care Service Maximum licenced places: 38 Physical address: 21 Arnold Street, Napier #J-18808-Ljbffr