Registered Teacher - Educare Kapiti

Educare Kapiti is seeking a passionate and capable kaiako to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on teaching with leadership, mentoring and curriculum development while making a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki, whānau and kaiako.

At Educare Kapiti, respectful relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe great leadership creates great learning environments and we're looking for someone who can inspire others while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality outcomes for tamariki.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving quality practice and creating environments where children and teachers thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Nau mai, haere mai ki Educare Kapiti. Mauria mai ō koutou whakaaro, wheako me tō wairua. Ka pai mātou ki te whakatau i a koe.

Educare Kapiti is home to a vibrant and supportive team who have built strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, creating a genuine sense of whanaungatanga throughout our centre community.

Nestled away from the road, our centre offers a unique setting with expansive outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, curiosity and connection with the natural environment. We are proud to have recently received the Countdown Growing for Good Grant, enabling us to further develop our sustainability initiatives through a new garden bed and worm farm project.

While our centre is organised into three age-based learning environments, a strong sense of connection and belonging brings us together as one centre whānau.

About the Role | Mō Te Tūranga

We are looking for a committed and passionate Registered Teacher with experience working with tamariki of any age and who is willing to take on new challenges, lead effectively, and work as part of a team. You will have a good attitude and be passionate about our educational purpose. You will be a strong advocate for our tamariki, who will be able to uphold and support our commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Whariki, and the Educare vision of Learn, Laugh, Play.

This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week across the centre's operating hours of 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, on a rostered shift basis.

Remuneration will be aligned with the Full Pay Parity scale and reflective of your qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

• Full Pay Parity

• A genuine leadership opportunity within a supportive and experienced team

• Well-resourced learning environments and outdoor spaces

• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development

• Supportive centre and organisational leadership

• Opportunities to influence teaching practice and team capability

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where your contribution is valued

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on tamariki, whānau and fellow kaiako

What You'll Bring | Ētahi Āhuatanga E Hiahia Ana Mātou

You will

• Hold a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current New Zealand Practising Certificate
• Have previous leadership experience within an ECE setting, including mentoring and developing teachers
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and high-quality early childhood practice
• Have experience leading curriculum planning and designing responsive, culturally sustaining, and developmentally appropriate learning programmes
• Be confident coordinating staff rosters and supporting effective team operations
• Lead team meetings, self-review processes, and reflective practice to drive continuous improvement
• Create a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment that enables both tamariki and kaiako to thrive
• Build strong and respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Champion children's wellbeing, learning, and voice in everyday practice
• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching
• Bring a growth mindset and a passion for developing both people and practice
• Join Us | Tūhono Mai
• If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help tamariki learn, laugh and play every day, we'd love to hear from you.
• Click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a cover letter telling us why you're interested in joining Educare Kapiti and what you would bring to this teaching opportunity.