" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCurriculum Practice Support Fixed Term\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29457\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29458\"\u003e Early Childhood - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29459\"\u003e Canterbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29460\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin our national curriculum team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFixed term role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen teaching practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHelp shape the future of early childhood education across New Zealand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt New Shoots and Educare, we believe children and families play, learn and grow together. Our curriculum is grounded in Te Wh\u0026#257;riki, best practice, innovation, and meaningful relationships, creating positive outcomes for tamariki, wh\u0026#257;nau, and communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re looking for an experienced and inspiring \u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum Practice Support\u003c/strong\u003e professional to join our national curriculum team. Reporting to the National Curriculum Lead, you\u0027ll work alongside centre managers and Kaiako to strengthen teaching practice, build capability, and bring our curriculum strategy to life across our centres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than a curriculum role. It\u0027s an opportunity to influence teaching practice at scale, mentor and coach teaching teams, and help shape the future direction of early childhood education within a purpose-driven organisation.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe are recruiting for both a\u0026nbsp;permanent and fixed-term role. \u003cstrong\u003eThis ad is for the fixed-term role,\u003c/strong\u003e if you would like to apply for the permanent position please submit an application through the other job ad.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis role requires regular travel across our regions. Travel may involve being away from home for several nights at a time, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoach, mentor and support centre teams to strengthen teaching practice and curriculum delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead professional learning and development that inspires growth and excellence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with managers to understand each centre\u0027s strengths, opportunities and development needs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate research and emerging best practice into practical improvements for Kaiako and tamariki.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport inclusive, child-centred learning environments that enable every child to thrive.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChampion quality, regulatory compliance, child protection, health and safety, and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to innovative approaches that measure and demonstrate positive outcomes for tamariki, wh\u0026#257;nau and Kaiako.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are an experienced educational leader who is passionate about supporting others to succeed.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Bachelor\u0027s degree in Early Childhood Education.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong curriculum knowledge and experience in mentoring, coaching or pedagogical leadership.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of Te Wh\u0026#257;riki and high-quality early learning practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnergy, curiosity and a growth mindset.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to inspire change while building trust and strong partnerships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt New Shoots and Educare, we\u0027re committed to investing in our people and creating environments where both tamariki and kaiako can flourish. You\u0027ll join a collaborative curriculum team that is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0027re ready to help shape exceptional teaching practice and create lasting impact for tamariki across our centres, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply now and join us in growing curious minds, capable learners, and thriving communities.\u003c/strong\u003e \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=\"911995\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "