Employment

After the appointment of a new Head Teacher, Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking a passionate teacher to join the teaching team at Te Timatatanga o Te Mātauranga Kindergarten, Otangarei, Whangarei.  

This is an opportunity to work amongst a close-knit team dedicated to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and up-holding ngā tamariki māori learning success. The collective pedagogical approach is grounded in manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, respect and care.

If you are a qualified and registered ECE teacher, are skilled in establishing and maintaining authentic and professional relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, are self-motivated, show initiative and able to work collaboratively, and wish to work amongst a team of dedicated kaiako and staff, we would love to hear from you.

Te Timatatanga o Te Mātauranga has 3.5 teachers, a part-time administrator, and a cook. This kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 30 children between two and six years of age.  

Te Timatatanga o Te Mātauranga Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by a professional practice and management team.  

NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.  

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate and first aid certificate.  

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz