About the role
Head Teacher position at Lake Tekapo Kindergarten, located in the picturesque village of Lake Tekapo. The kindergarten operates 49 weeks of the year, with up to 20 children attending from 8.45 am to 2.45 pm, Tuesday to Friday, with the possibility of extending the service to five days per week in the near future. This is an opportunity to lead a small, supportive team in a unique blend of lifestyle and professional opportunity in an area that offers an outstanding range of outdoor, and recreational activities.
Key responsibilities
Lead Lake Tekapo Kindergarten
Provide a warm, respectful and nurturing environment for tamariki and whānau
About you
Be a qualified ECE teacher and hold a current New Zealand practising certificate
Hold a current first aid certificate
Be passionate, energetic and committed professional
Be enthusiastic, future-focused, child-centred and committed to ongoing professional learning
About us
South Canterbury Kindergartens (SCK) has been providing early childhood education in South Canterbury for over 80 years and is the largest ECE provider in the region. Our 13 kindergartens are located throughout the district, from Timaru and Temuka through to Twizel. Supported by an experienced Senior Teacher team, SCK is also part of a combined initiative providing professional support to a total of 24 early childhood settings across the Central South Island region. We pride ourselves on a harmonious, unified and professional culture where employees are valued and supported. We have a developing focus on sustainable practices, wellbeing and creating effective systems, with all 13 of our kindergartens participating in Enviroschools. SCK offers strong professional support and a comprehensive professional development programme, reflecting our commitment to continuous learning and improvement.