Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens - Permanent Head Teacher

Arohanui Kindergarten is the early childhood centre attached to the teen parent unit situated at Waiopehu College, Levin, which caters for young parents in the Horowhenua, Shannon, Foxton and Otaki areas. The whole service is called He Whare Manaaki Tangata, which was purpose-built and opened at the beginning of Term 1 2014. At Arohanui Kindergarten, we provide a warm, inclusive, and welcoming whānau-based learning environment where tamariki from birth to five years, including a significant number of children under two, learn alongside one another. The established teaching team brings strong knowledge of infant and toddler pedagogy and works closely with young parents, their whānau, the teachers of He Whare Manaaki Tangata, and the wider Waiopehu College community. Our focus on responsive relationships supports continuity of care and learning, and a collaborative approach to meeting the needs of tamariki and whānau. We are licensed for 31 children, with 15 being under 2, who attend for 6.5 hours each day. You will join our team of 5 other teachers. This position is 40 hours per week. To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed on our website. 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.