Job Description

Busy Bees Whau Valley are on the hunt for a Registerd Teacher to join our team. We offer both a supportive national network, whilst being part of a close-knit supportive team. Together, we nurture tuakana-teina relationships and encourage active exploration in our engaging outdoor spaces, all within a team culture grounded in strong relationships and shared support.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?

• We offer full Pay Parity and Staff Uniforms are provided

• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities

• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.

• Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga

• Provide high quality care and education for tamariki enrolled at the centre.

• Plan and guide the developmental journey of each tamaiti using Te Whāriki as a foundation.

• Implement the curriculum while bringing your own creative ideas to the daily programme.

• Build strong and authentic relationships with families and whānau.

• Maintain a high standard of physical care and hygiene throughout the day.

• Foster a welcoming and co-operative working atmosphere with the rest of the team.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to keep your practice current and transformative.

• Ensure the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of every child are met through a supportive environment.

About You | Mōu

• Holds a Level 7 ECE or Primary qualification and current registration. Values child led discovery and pedagogical excellence in their practice.

• Builds warm and approachable relationships with whānau and tamariki.

• Honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi through inclusive and equitable mahi.

• Brings plenty of initiative and a proactive energy to the centre.

• Acts with professional integrity and respect for our multicultural community.

• Embraces continuous learning and a reflective professional journey.

• Leads with professional integrity and drives a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative mahi.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.