ECE Team Leader

About the Company Waiapu Kids St Matthew’s is an early learning centre dedicated to fostering respectful, bicultural, and child-led learning. Our mission is to create an environment that promotes exploration, imagination, and growth, allowing tamariki and whānau to thrive together. We are guided by our vision of te oranga ake, which reflects our commitment to the wellbeing of our community. About the Role We are seeking an energetic Early Childhood Education (ECE) Team Leader to join our team on a permanent basis. This role involves working 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who possesses a natural ability to lead a team while fostering a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating inspiring learning spaces for tamariki to flourish. Additionally, strengths in developing thoughtful individual learning plans and conducting internal evaluations are essential. Building strong and lasting relationships with whānau and the wider community is a key aspect of this role. Requirements To be successful in this position, you will need: - A qualification in early childhood or primary education, along with current New Zealand teacher registration and certification. - The ability to demonstrate and implement Te Tiriti-based practices. - An understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori, or a willingness to further develop in this area. - A sound understanding of Te Whāriki and a proven ability to assess and plan for children’s learning. - Strong teaching practice with demonstrated experience in leading a team. As the ECE Team Leader, you will play a vital role in shaping high-quality learning experiences, strengthening teaching practices, and fostering a collaborative team culture. This leadership position is crucial, and we are committed to finding the right person to inspire and lead our team. Benefits We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment that is guided by our values of aroha, rongo, and hari. Our benefits include: - Competitive remuneration above full pay parity rates. - Coverage for teacher certification and first aid renewal costs. - Free early childhood education for your children under five, if applicable. - Excellent professional development opportunities. - Additional leave days for birthdays and ‘Soul Care’ leave. How to Apply To apply for this position and view the full Position Description, please visit our website at www.acw.org.nz/work-with-us/. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be shortlisted. The closing date for applications is 29 August 2025. Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take this commitment seriously through our candidate application process, which requires all applicants to complete a full New Zealand Police Check and reference checks. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of these checks in accordance with The Children’s Act 2020. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ACW is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. For more information, please visit our website at www.acw.org.nz.