" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eIsland Bay Kindergarten Permanent Full-Time Senior Head Teacher\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5309\"\u003e Teaching \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5311\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5312\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt\u0026nbsp;He Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we\u0027re proud to support over\u0026nbsp;135 kindergartens\u0026nbsp;across the regions of\u0026nbsp;Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawat\u0026#363;, K\u0026#257;piti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt,\u0026nbsp;Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a unique\u0026nbsp;home-based service, Etu Ao, in\u0026nbsp;Porirua\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Levin, with a special focus on\u0026nbsp;Pacific families.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe believe that\u0026nbsp;high-quality early childhood education\u0026nbsp;is a powerful force\u0026mdash;for children, their wh\u0026#257;nau, their communities, and for the future of\u0026nbsp;Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a\u0026nbsp;national leader\u0026nbsp;in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt the heart of everything we do are our values:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Nurturing the mana of the child\u0026nbsp;- Honouring each child\u0027s unique identity\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; and potential\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kounga | Quality\u0026nbsp;- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pono | Integrity\u0026nbsp;- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mahi Tahi | Partnership\u0026nbsp;- Working together with wh\u0026#257;nau and\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; communities\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eToday, more than\u0026nbsp;6,000 children\u0026nbsp;are part of the Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional\u0026nbsp;150 children\u0026nbsp;enrolled in our\u0026nbsp;Etu Ao\u0026nbsp;home-based programme. Together, we\u0027re building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCommunity Description\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Island Bay Kindergarten is located in the heart of a vibrant South Wellington community, with strong support and engagement from wh\u0026#257;nau. Situated alongside Island Bay School, we enjoy a positive relationship that supports children\u0027s learning and transition to school.\u003cbr\u003e Our teaching team includes a Senior Head Teacher, Assistant Head Teacher, four full-time teachers, and a 0.5 teacher. Together, we provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for up to 60 children attending six-hour sessions each day. \u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Profile: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Senior Head\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTeacher \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal hours per week-40 hours\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Head Teacher who:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eleads and promotes Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Reo M\u0026#257;ori in practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edrives continuous improvement through internal evaluation and reflective practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003echampions an inclusive curriculum where all children are valued as capable learners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebuilds strong partnerships with wh\u0026#257;nau and celebrates diverse cultures and identities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efosters collaborative teaching practice and professional growth within the team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovides effective leadership to achieve positive learning and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above.\u0026nbsp; We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles.\u0026nbsp; Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis role commences, Term 1 11th January 2027\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications close on:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 at 11.45pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1126863\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "