Posted 25 August, 2026
Qualified Teacher (BestStart Willowpark Rd)
BestStart Education
Hastings, HKB, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Qualified Teacher (BestStart Willowpark Rd) BestStart Education – Hastings, North Island BestStart Willowpark Road is looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our friendly team. This is a 6-month parental leave position starting 14 September , working in our Under 2s room alongside a supportive and experienced team. We are proud of our strong bicultural curriculum and are looking for a positive, open-minded teacher who enjoys building meaningful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues. Why Choose Us? At BestStart, we're committed to supporting our teachers through FULL Pay Parity , professional growth, and wellbeing benefits, including: Mentoring and induction support Whare Ako online learning platform Leadership and career development opportunities Discounted childcare Subsidised health insurance* Sick leave from day one EAP counselling services About the Role Whether you're a newly qualified, provisionally certificated, or experienced teacher, we'd love to hear from you. This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday , with flexibility available for the right candidate. You'll join a team of experienced educators who are passionate about providing quality care and learning for our youngest learners. Role Requirements BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification Knowledge of Te Whāriki and child-led learning Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice Strong communication and teamwork skills Passion for quality early childhood education #J-18808-Ljbffr