Qualified Teacher (BestStart Melling)

BestStart Education

Lower Hutt
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Full Time
Application Closes 03 Oct 2025
Wellington - Lower Hutt
Preschool Teacher

Teach. Grow. Lead. Your career with BestStart awaits.As New Zealand's largest ECE network, we offer the biggest career pathways. Whatever your teaching passion - we've got a centre for that.BestStart Melling is seeking a passionate, dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and welcoming team in our beautiful Hiwa-i-te-rangi room, working with our youngest tamariki.About UsAt BestStart Melling, we believe: Our Community, Our Whānau!We are a purpose-built, modern centre catering for tamariki from 3 months to 5 years, located in a vibrant business hub. Our team is strongly connected to the community - we take children on regular outings to the local retirement home, pet shop, supermarket, café, medical centre and more. We also invite the community into our centre, giving tamariki rich, real-life learning experiences and a strong sense of belonging.We are proud of the diversity within our centre and the strong partnerships we form with families. We regularly celebrate different cultures and come together with fun community events, creating a warm, connected environment for everyone.About the RoleThe Hiwa-i-te-rangi room is a calm, nurturing space for infants to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Our shared outdoor area offers huts, slides, climbing boxes, a sandpit, and a mud kitchen - perfect for encouraging curiosity and discovery.Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced teacher, if you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of our youngest learners, we'd love to hear from you.This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-6pmWhat We're Looking For

B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and compliance requirements
Passion for child-led learning, planning, and extending children's interests
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
A team player who values quality teaching and meaningful relationships

Why Choose Us?At BestStart, our teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives. We are proud to have opted into FULL Pay Parity and offer:

Supportive mentoring and induction programmes
Ongoing professional learning through Whare Ako
Career progression, leadership pathways, and funded certification
Discounted childcare and a $2000* referral bonus for qualified teachers
Subsidised health insurance*, flu vaccinations, and EAP counselling
Sick leave from day one and wellbeing initiatives
One week of extra leave after 10 years' service

Apply Now! Be part of a centre where every child, whānau, and Kaiako has their place. Click Apply Now - we can't wait to welcome you to the BestStart Melling whānau!

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