Doris Nicholson Kindergarten · Wellington
Head Teacher
Early learningFull-time, Permanent
Head teacher at Doris Nicholson Kindergarten in Upper Hutt, Wellington. This permanent full-time position runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, working with three other teachers and 30 children attending six hours daily. The kindergarten follows a child-led curriculum, with emphasis on te taiao, natural learning, loose parts, and whānau and community partnerships.
- Permanent full-time position
- 30 children attending six hours daily
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
- Team of three other teachers
Closes in 19 days
Applications close 24 Nov 2026, 11pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Head Teacher role at a kindergarten serving 30 children for six hours each day. You will work Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, alongside three other teachers, supporting child-led learning and responsive teaching. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to child-led learning
- Respect for each child’s strengths, interests, and ideas
- Interest in te taiao and environmental learning
- Ability to support outdoor exploration and learning
- Experience using open-ended resources
- Strong partnerships with whānau and the community
About the school
Doris Nicholson Kindergarten is in the Maoribank and Clouston Park community at the northern end of Upper Hutt. It provides a welcoming, well-resourced environment focused on relationships, outdoor learning, te taiao, and strong connections with whānau, local schools, and the wider community.
How to apply
Applications close on 24 November 2026. Application instructions and a contact role are not provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Nestled at the north end of Upper Hutt in the Maoribank/Clouston Park community, our kindergarten is a warm and welcoming place where relationships are at the heart of learning. Our inviting, well-resourced environment encourages curiosity, creativity, exploration, and participation, supporting…”
The school
Doris Nicholson Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 42
- Address
- 1122 Fergusson Drive, Maoribank, Upper Hutt