Papatoetoe Footsteps Community Preschool · Auckland
Lead Teacher - Special Character Centre
Early learningFull time, PermanentJob share possible
Papatoetoe Footsteps Community Preschool in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent lead teacher for its Christian special character centre. The role is based in the 3–5-year-old classroom and suits a fully registered teacher who can support children’s transition to school while upholding the centre’s values. Opening hours are 8.30am–3.30pm, with full pay parity and paid professional requirements.
- 3–5-year-old classroom
- Christian special character setting
- Full pay parity
- Paid registration and first aid
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time, permanent lead teacher role in the three-to-five-year-old classroom at a Christian early learning centre. The centre is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with flexible days and hours, weekly non-contact time, and paid setup and pack-up time. The role includes leading the classroom team, supporting children’s transition to school, and working within the centre’s Christian special character and local curriculum.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher registration
- Experience leading a three-to-five-year-old classroom
- Ability to guide and develop colleagues through strong teaching practice
- Commitment to the centre’s Christian special character
- Strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Skills supporting school readiness and children’s independence
About the school
Papatoetoe Footsteps Community Preschool is a community-based Christian centre in Papatoetoe, Auckland. Its programme draws on Te Whāriki and a values-based local curriculum, with a focus on holistic development and connection to Jesus.
How to apply
Refer to footstepskids.co.nz for application information. Applications close on 16 October 2026; applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid work visa.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Our community-based, Christian centre is situated in Papatoetoe, Auckland. At Footsteps, we are passionate about investing in children’s lives through Te Whāriki and our own values-based local curriculum which fosters holistic development and connects children to Jesus. We are looking…”