Ako Early Learning · Bay of Plenty
Certificated Kaiako and Team Lead
Early learningFull-time, Fixed-term (5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028)
Ako Early Learning in central Tauranga is seeking a fully qualified, registered ECE kaiako for a full-time team lead position in its mixed-age service. This fixed-term maternity cover runs from 5 January 2027 to 4 January 2028 and suits someone with ECE experience and leadership experience, or readiness to lead; full pay parity is offered.
- Central Tauranga location
- Full-time maternity cover
- Mixed-age ECE service
- Full pay parity offered
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Applications close 1 Dec 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term Certificated Kaiako and Team Lead role in a mixed-age early learning service. This 12-month maternity cover runs from 5 January 2027 to 4 January 2028, with leadership responsibilities alongside the existing team. Low ratios support close relationships with tamariki and whānau, and non-contact work may be completed from home.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified and registered ECE teacher with a current practising certificate
- Demonstrated early childhood teaching experience
- Leadership experience or readiness to take on leadership responsibilities
- Warm, collaborative and professional approach
- Strong communication with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
- Management or SMS platform experience advantageous
About the school
Ako Early Learning is a smaller, owner-operated service in central Tauranga. It aims to create a strong sense of belonging for whānau, tamariki and kaiako, with mentoring and a supportive workplace culture.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the service by 1 December 2026. Contact the owner-operator with any questions before applying.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 5 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 4 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“About us Ako Early Learning is a smaller, owner-operated ECE service in central Tauranga. We are a mixed- age service where we keep our ratios low by design, so our kaiako have the time to build real, meaningful relationships with…”
The school
Ako Early Learning
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 35
- Address
- 154 Fraser Street, Tauranga, Tauranga