Qualified Teacher (BestStart Nottingham Avenue)

Join BestStart Nottingham Avenue – Begin Your Teaching Journey with Us Are you a newly qualified, certificated teacher eager to embark on your early childhood career? At BestStart Nottingham Avenue, we are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to become a part of our dedicated toddler team, focusing on children aged 2 to 3 years. This is a permanent, full-time position, requiring 40 hours of work per week from Monday to Friday. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive in your teaching journey. About the Company BestStart Nottingham Avenue is situated in a peaceful residential area and has been a trusted part of the local community for many years. Our centre offers quality care and education for tamariki aged 3 months to 6 years, organized across three age-appropriate classrooms. Each room, including our toddler space, connects to its own outdoor area, creating a natural and engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and develop meaningful connections. Our centre philosophy, “Relationships Nurture and Support Learning,” is at the heart of everything we do. We focus on: - Expressing Ourselves - Language Discovery - Investigating Our World - Growing Relationships About the Role By joining our team, you will be part of a close-knit and experienced group with low staff turnover. Your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth will be supported. Our Kaiako are dedicated to mentoring and guiding new teachers, and you will benefit from a structured support system throughout your teaching induction. Benefits We offer a range of benefits, including: - Full pay parity - A dedicated mentoring and induction programme - Access to Whare Ako, our professional learning platform - Career development and leadership pathways - Discounted childcare - Fully funded teacher certification - Health and wellbeing support, including subsidised health insurance, EAP services, flu vaccinations, and more - Sick leave from day one - Long service leave after 10 years - A $2000 referral bonus for bringing a qualified teacher into the BestStart whānau Requirements We are looking for candidates who are: - Enthusiastic about working with toddlers aged 2 to 3 years - Hold a Bachelor of Education or Diploma of Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification - Ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to our team - Willing to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment - Committed to child-led learning and the principles of Te Whāriki - Respectful of and engaged with Te Tiriti o Waitangi If you are excited about launching your teaching career in a supportive, relationship-driven centre, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that values mentorship, growth, and the joy of teaching.