Kay Road Early Education Centre - Lead Teacher

Kay Road Early Education Centre is growing, due to our roles filling up we are ready to open our 3–4-year-old room. Are you the kind of teacher who can lead a team, inspire children, build strong family relationships, and still happily wear fairy wings at morning mat time?

We're looking for an exceptional Lead Teacher to guide our brand new 3-4 year old room. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled early childhood professional who understands that leadership isn't about being in charge, it's about bringing people together to create something extraordinary.

About the Role:

As our Lead Teacher, you'll be responsible for creating a high-quality learning environment where children, families, and teaching team members feel valued, supported, and inspired.

You'll lead curriculum development, mentor and support your team, build strong relationships with families, and ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish.

Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, positivity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

As Lead Teacher, you'll oversee the daily operation of our Preschool Room, lead curriculum planning and implementation, mentor and support your teaching team, build strong relationships with families, and create a collaborative environment where children, teachers, and the wider centre community can thrive.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

A Strong Educational Leader – You’re passionate about delivering high-quality early childhood education and confident leading curriculum planning, assessment and reflective practice. You inspire both children and colleagues, creating a learning environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

People-Focused – You are passionate about building genuine relationships with children, families and team members. Leading with empathy, kindness and respect creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

A Natural Problem Solver – You approach challenges with confidence and a solution-focused mindset. Whether resolving conflict, improving systems, or supporting others through change, your proactive, calm, and always looking for ways to make things better.

Fun, Energetic & Sparkly – You believe learning should be filled with joy, curiosity and creativity. You bring warmth, humour, and energy to each day, knowing when to embrace the magic of childhood and when to provide strong professional leadership.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Education (ECE) Level 7 or above, Teacher Registration, current First Aid Certificate
• Experience working with preschool aged children
• Leadership experience or the confidence to step into a leadership role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to mentor and inspire others
• A positive, strong work ethic and passion for people

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

We believe great centres are built by great people. We value professionalism, teamwork, innovation, and fun. We support our teachers to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference every day.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to shape a team, influence learning outcomes, build strong community connections, and create a preschool experience that children will remember for years to come.

If you're a leader who can balance professionalism with playfulness, guide a team with confidence and heart, and bring both sparkle and purpose to your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: We are not an accredited employer, applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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