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Uplands Kindergarten

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Looking to step up in the New Year?

Want to be part of something special?

We are on the search for a new Head Teacher at Uplands Kindergarten. Our current Head Teacher is retiring after nearly 20 years and we are searching for someone equally special to take over the reins in the New Year.

We are a small community-based centre of 43 children whose philosophy has its foundations born from our Christian values which are woven into our day and provides a model for the interactions and mutual respect for our tamariki, kaiako, whānau, and local community.

The role is highly people-focused with support for administration from the church team.

The successful candidate will:

Role model our Christian values within their everyday interactions
Be kind, authentic and respectful
Have strong leadership qualities, ability to build trust and connection within our community
Have experience in mentoring a team
Ability to communicate and listen in a variety of ways
Be highly organised and have an understanding of shared leadership
View learning as a journey
Understanding and experience of ERO, MOE requirements, ECE legislation, and the impact and use of policies and procedures.
In return we offer:

The opportunity to guide an established team
Support into the role- the manager is intending to leave in March
A collaborative team
Support from the church community, the role is highly people-focused
Great working hours 8am-4.30pm and open hours of 8.30am–3.30pm allowing opportunity for collaborative team dialogue.
Happy to chat over the phone about this opportunity to see if it's right for you.

How to apply
Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Yvonne Groot
yvegroot@gmail.com
(027) 487 9116

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