Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale · Canterbury
Babies Team Leader
Early learningFull-time, Permanent
Kindercare Learning Centres Bishopdale in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Babies Team Leader for its Kiwi Room, caring for tamariki under two. The role is 40 hours Monday to Friday and suits an ECE-qualified, registered teacher with a current New Zealand practising certificate who can mentor colleagues; New Zealand residency or a valid work visa is required.
- Kiwi Room leadership role
- Tamariki under two
- 40 hours, Monday to Friday
- 50% childcare fee benefit
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Lead the Kiwi Room team caring for and educating tamariki under two. This is a permanent, full-time position of 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday, with no start date provided. The role includes mentoring teachers and offers professional and leadership development, full pay parity and subsidised childcare fees.
What they’re looking for
- ECE-qualified and registered with a current New Zealand practising certificate
- Experience leading or mentoring teaching team members
- Understanding of babies’ developmental and emotional needs
- Commitment to respectful care and local curriculum practice
- Ability to work in partnership with parents and whānau
- New Zealand residency or a valid work visa
About the school
Kindercare Learning Centres – Bishopdale is a well-established, whānau-focused early learning centre in Canterbury. It describes its team as inclusive and supportive, with a strong focus on keeping tamariki safe, cared for and learning.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the centre’s hiring contact. Applications close on 27 November 2026; the closing time is not stated.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a warm and nurturing team leader to lead a wonderful team of teachers in our Kiwi Room. This role may appeal to someone with leadership experience or someone who is seeking a new challenge. As a…”
The school
Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 94
- Address
- 345 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch