Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre · Hawke's Bay
Lead Teacher
Early learningFull time, Permanent
Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Lead Teacher in an early learning and kōhanga reo setting. The role combines hands-on teaching with mentoring staff and supporting the centre manager with daily operations, compliance, licensing, enrolments, funding and family relationships. Applicants need current New Zealand teacher registration and early childhood leadership experience; the start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent position
- Early childhood leadership experience required
- Supports compliance, licensing and ERO requirements
- Start date not stated
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent Lead Teacher role combines hands-on teaching with leadership across the centre. Working with the centre manager, you will support and mentor teachers, oversee learning and care quality, contribute to compliance and licensing requirements, and help manage enrolments, occupancy, funding and centre systems. You will also build relationships with children, families and the wider community.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand Registered Teacher Certification
- Early childhood education leadership experience
- Understanding of ECE funding, compliance and administration
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems
- Professional communication with staff and families
About the school
Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre is an early learning and kōhanga reo service in Hawke’s Bay. It describes itself as a warm, supportive community focused on kindness, connection and quality education.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 28 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, capable, and highly organised Lead Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to take the next step in their career…”
The school
Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 96
- Address
- 95 Napier Road, Havelock North