Campbell Kindergarten Permanent Fulltime Head Teacher

Teaching

Wellington

Permanent / Full Time

14/10/2026

At He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we're proud to support 136 kindergartens across the regions of Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Kāpiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a unique home-based service, Etu Ao, in Porirua and Levin, with a special focus on Pacific families.

We believe that high-quality early childhood education is a powerful force—for children, their whānau, their communities, and for the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a national leader in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.

At the heart of everything we do are our values

• Nurturing the mana of the child - Honouring each child's unique identity and potential

• Kounga | Quality - Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services

• Pono | Integrity - Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency

• Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability

• Mahi Tahi | Partnership - Working together with whānau and c communities

Today, more than 6,000 children are part of the Whānau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional 150 children enrolled in our Etu Ao home-based programme. Together, we're building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Community Description

Campbell Kindergarten is part of a warm and welcoming community where children, whānau, and kaiako work together to support learning and wellbeing. We value strong relationships and celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and identities of our tamariki and families.

Our kindergarten is connected to the local community and provides opportunities for children to explore, learn, and develop a sense of belonging. We encourage children to be confident, capable learners through meaningful experiences that reflect their interests, strengths, and the world around them.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head Teacher who:

leads and promotes Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo Māori in practice

drives continuous improvement through internal evaluation and reflective practice

champions an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued as capable learners

builds strong partnerships with whānau and celebrates diverse cultures and identities

fosters collaborative teaching practice and professional growth within the team

* provides effective leadership to achieve positive learning and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki

Work Profile:

Full-time Head Teacher - 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday- 08:00am and 4:30pm.

To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above. We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles. Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.

Applications close on: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 - this role commences Term 1 , 11th January 2027