Head Kaiako - Epsom South Kindergarten

• Lead your team to success
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Proud to be an Enviroschool
• Engage in a rewarding and fulfilling full time role at our Epsom South Kindergarten
• Term 1, January 2025 start date

Inspire Young Minds: Head Kaiako Opportunity at Epsom South Kindergarten
Join our vibrant Enviroschool community and make a lasting impact on young lives!
Join Epsom South Kindergarten part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki -The Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA)and lead our dedicated team in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. We foster aroha (compassion) and manaakitanga (hospitality) for all learners, working together for the well-being of every child (Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa).
Epsom South Kindergarten, a dedicated Enviroschool, is seeking a dynamic Head Kaiako to lead our team of passionate educators. Our beautiful, spacious environment fosters curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection with nature.

• Lead with Vision: Inspire and empower our team to deliver exceptional early childhood education aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Nurture Young Minds: Foster a play-based learning environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and imagination.
• Champion Sustainability: Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices, leveraging our Enviroschool status.
• Build Strong Whanaungatanga: Collaborate with whānau and the community to create a supportive and inclusive learning community.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring a high-quality learning environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven Experience: 5+ years' experience in ECE with a current full practicing certificate and first aid.
• Passionate Educator: Deep commitment to play-based learning and child-centred approaches.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with whānau, staff, and the community.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and implement effective plans and strategies.
• Collaborative Team Player: Fosters a positive and supportive team culture.
• Bicultural Competency: Understanding and appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori culture.
• Environmental Champion: Passion for sustainability and a commitment to environmental education.
• Demonstrated Pedagogical Leadership: Experience in leading and mentoring teams, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Operational Expertise: Understanding of early childhood regulations and compliance requirements, including internal evaluation.

Join Our Team:
We encourage anyone interested in applying to visit our Kindergarten (please call ahead). To find out more about Epsom South Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website
Applications close on 11th December 2024 at 12.00 pm (unless filled prior)
For information on terms and conditions of this position, review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position
Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus

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