Qualified Teacher (BestStart Nottingham Avenue)
BestStart Education
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Listing Description
Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description
Join BestStart Nottingham Avenue – Begin Your Teaching Journey with Us
Are you a newly qualified, certificated teacher ready to begin your early childhood career? At BestStart Nottingham Avenue, we're looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our dedicated toddler team (2–3 years).
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive in your teaching journey.
About Us
Located in a peaceful residential area, BestStart Nottingham Avenue is a long-standing, homely centre that has been part of the local community for many years. We provide quality care and education for tamariki aged 3 months to 6 years, across three age-appropriate classrooms.
Each room, including our toddler space, opens out to its own outdoor area – a natural, engaging environment where children explore, learn, and build meaningful connections. Our centre philosophy, "Relationships Nurture and Support Learning," underpins everything we do.
We focus on:
* Expressing Ourselves
* Language Discovery
* Growing Relationships
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a tight-knit, experienced team with low staff turnover, where your voice will be valued and your growth supported. Our Kaiako are committed to mentoring and guiding new teachers, and you'll benefit from structured support throughout your teaching induction. We offer:
* Full pay parity
* A dedicated mentoring and induction programme
* Access to Whare Ako – our professional learning platform
* Career development and leadership pathways
* Discounted childcare
* Fully funded teacher certification
* Health and wellbeing support including subsidised health insurance, EAP services, flu vaccinations and more
* Sick leave from day one
* Long service leave after 10 years
* $2000 referral bonus for bringing a qualified teacher into the BestStart whānau
What We're Looking For
* Enthusiastic about working with toddlers aged 2–3 years
* B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
* Ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the team
* Willing to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment
* Committed to child-led learning and Te Whāriki
* Respectful of and engaged with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
If you're excited about launching your teaching career in a supportive, relationship-driven centre, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that values mentorship, growth, and the joy of teaching.
Applications Close: 01/06/2025. Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal is to deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritize the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
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