BestStart Parkside · Canterbury
Over 2's Head Teacher
Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.8
BestStart Parkside in Christchurch seeks a qualified, registered ECE teacher for a permanent Head Teacher role in its preschool room for children aged 2–6. This part-time position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with responsibility for leading and mentoring teachers, guiding curriculum and inquiry, and building relationships with tamariki, whānau and the community.
- Preschool room for children aged 2–6
- Permanent, part-time role
- 35 hours Monday to Friday
- Full pay parity
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 26 Sept 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 7 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“BestStart Parkside is looking for a passionate, qualified, and registered ECE Teacher to join our close-knit team as Head Teacher in our Preschool (2–6 years) room. This leadership role is ideal for someone who leads through excellent teaching practice and…”