Waimea Kindergarten · Tasman/Nelson
Head Teacher
Early learningFull time, Permanent
Waimea Kindergarten in Richmond, near Henley School, seeks a full-time permanent Head Teacher to lead its early learning team. The role covers tamariki aged two to six in a mixed-age programme and suits an experienced leader who can coach teachers and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori. Head Teachers have 60% contact and 40% non-contact time, plus 40 hours’ annual release.
- Licence for 75 children
- Two buildings: Te Puna and Te Awa
- Mixed-age programme for ages two to six
- Applications close 6 November 2026
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Head Teacher role leading the teaching team and mixed-age programme for children aged two to six. The position includes 60% teaching contact time and 40% non-contact leadership and planning time, plus 40 additional Head Teacher release hours each year.
What they’re looking for
- Experience leading and coaching teaching teams
- Strong initiative and reliable self-management
- Commitment to teamwork
- Warm, reflective and future-focused leadership
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Ability to connect tamariki with Te Ao Māori
About the school
Waimea Kindergarten is beside Henley School in Richmond and operates across two buildings, with space for up to 75 children. Its programme is based on respect, resilience, enjoyment, personal challenge and kaitiakitanga, with a strong focus on Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How to apply
Send the completed application form, cover letter and CV through the listed application contact. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 15 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are currently looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and dedicated kaiako to lead our dynamic team at Waimea Kindergarten. If you have the ability to lead and have experience in coaching teams to success, then this role could be…”
The school
Waimea Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 84
- Address
- 11 A Gilbert Street, Richmond