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Would you like to work for New Shoots? 

We are always on the look-out for passionate teachers and relievers. Whether you are qualified or not, or if you are studying and looking to do training hours, please contact your closest centre to find out if there is any availability.

Please send a cover letter via the contact form on the applicable centre’s page. We might not have a position for you at the time of sending, but we can keep your details on file and contact you if anything suitable comes up.

Want to live and teach at a New Shoots in NZ?

If you live overseas and are a ECE teacher with a 3 year degree you can immigrate to NZ - currently Early Childhood Teachers have been put on the skills shortage list.

Current advertised Roles:

New Shoots Sunnynook

Head Teacher - Preschool

Are you a fun and flexible team player who is committed to providing an engaging and inviting environment?

We are seeking a full-time enthusiastic, passionate and innovative ECE qualified and registered Head teacher to join our 3-4 years preschool team in our purpose built early childhood centre in Sunnynook, Auckland.

We are looking for that special someone who combines an ability to inspire others around them, has leadership capabilities, strengths in planning and a special affinity to work with preschoolers.

We pride ourselves on providing a learning environment where strong connections are formed with children and families.

You will be well supported within a strong, experienced and professional teaching team. We require experience and great communication skills. Some knowledge of the Pikler, Reggio and Gardner philosophies, which strongly inspire our programme, would also be an advantage.

Email your CV and covering letter to Barb Geddes at barb@newshoots.co.nz

Head Teacher Nursery - Maternity Contract

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate ECE qualified and registered Head Teacher to join our nursery team in our purpose built early childhood centre in Sunnynook, Auckland.

Our ideal person will be someone who is a registered teacher and has experience teaching infants and enjoys leading 2 other teachers to plan and deliver an outstanding programme. We value creating exceptional environments for children, developing strong relationships with whanau and colleagues, and providing outstanding resources. You'll have solid knowledge of RIE and Pikler and can lead out a programme inspired by this philosophy.

You'll enjoy creating an interesting and engaging environment for our infants and provide a calm and welcoming atmosphere. We offer excellent ratios and you'll join an established and stable team.

This is a full-time position with a year-long maternity leave contract starting in February but could likely turn into a permanent teaching position within our broader team.

Email your CV and covering letter to Barb Geddes at barb@newshoots.co.nz

New Shoots Sandhurst

Full-time permanent Kitchen Manager

Due to an internal transfer we are looking for a full-time Kitchen Manager to join our team in our purpose built early childhood centre in Papamoa. This role includes planning menus, ordering food and preparing meals for a centre of 75 children in a timely manner. You must be organised, self-motivated, have good communication skills and be confident in your ability to cook for large groups of children.

Email your CV and covering letter to Megan McLean at meganm@newshoots.co.nz or phone 07 281 1859.
Applications close 19th December 2019.



New Shoots Tauranga

U2s team leader

Would you like to work in an ECE setting where you are supported to share your ideas and create opportunities for children to learn through play? Where you can provide a place and opportunity for children to explore, challenge, discover and create new thinking on a daily basis?

We are looking for a dynamic, qualified and experienced U2s team leader. We are wanting someone who is not only passionate about this age group but who also has a strong understanding of the stages of development and how to create fun and inviting spaces for U2s to explore and grow in.

You will need to have experience in leading teams as you will be responsible for supporting up to 12 teachers across 3 rooms. There is additional non-contact time to ensure you can meet with staff out of their rooms for professional growth opportunities. Along with working with your team you will also be a part of a leadership group that includes 3 others who meet once a month to share ideas and to continue to grow and support the whole centre.

If you are a self-motivated team player who has a passion for providing meaningful learning opportunities  for both children and those you are working alongside and love to have fun while doing this then we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Nikki Prendergast at nikki@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter.


Calling all toddlers kaiako.

We are looking for a special someone who is passionate about creating learning opportunities for toddlers. Are you interested in embarking on an amazing opportunity with incredible children, teachers and management? Do you want to join a forward-thinking, fun-loving, nurturing team who are all about empowering our tamariki to be the best they can possibly be?

We are looking for that special someone who combines an ability to inspire others around them, has leadership capabilities, strengths in planning and a special affinity to work with toddlers.

If you think this is a position you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Tracey at traceyc@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter.


New Shoots Hobsonville

Toddler Teacher:
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced toddler teacher to join our passionate team. We are a forward thinking, nurturing team who focus on empowering tamariki and each other.
If you are a qualified teacher that would love to embark on an amazing opportunity with incredible children, teachers and management then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Natalie at  natalier@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter

New Shoots Whenuapai

Qualified Infant Teacher

Our beautiful centre in Whenuapai is on the lookout for a passionate infant teacher who will empower our tamariki to be the best that they can be.

We are calling all confident, energetic and deeply loving teachers to come and join our RIE, Pikler-inspired centre. We are a wonderful, passionate bunch of educators who strive on empowerment, a culture of respect and providing quality care for our tamariki.

We are looking for a special infant teacher to fit into our close-knit team, you must enjoy laughing, dancing, singing and having fun! We are looking for teachers who strive on achievement with leadership capabilities. You must enjoy empowering teachers and children to be the best that they can be. As a loving educator you would have the skills and knowledge to bring in just what we need to complement our team.

If you believe you have the skill set listed above and would love to embark on an amazing opportunity with incredible children, teachers and management then we would love to hear from you!

Experienced unqualified relievers:
Are you passionate about working with children? We are on the lookout for unqualified relievers to assist our team. Must be reliable, flexible and experienced.

Please contact Jade at jadeh@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter.

New Shoots Westgate

Qualified/Unqualified Teachers:

We have exciting opportunities for qualified/unqualified either full time or part time teachers to join our team at New Shoots Westgate due to our increasing role numbers.

Do you like the idea of working at a centre that believes in creating a place where children explore, challenge, discover and create new thinking on a daily basis? A place where you are supported to share your ideas and create opportunities for children to learn through play? How about a place that is committed to providing access to up-to-date professional development and a chance to work with outstanding teachers? New Shoots is passionate about not only providing quality care and education for children and their families but also about creating a place that supports the ongoing growth of our teachers.

New Shoots Westgate is looking for those dynamic, passionate and driven teachers who are ready to work alongside a highly motivated and qualified team. There are opportunities and support to grow your leadership skills in your areas of passion. The centre is purpose built and has a philosophy that we play and explore no matter the weather.

If you are a self-motivated, team players who have a passion for providing meaningful learning opportunities and loves to have fun while doing this then we would love to hear from you.

Experienced unqualified relievers:
Are you passionate about working with children? We are on the lookout for unqualified relievers to assist our team. Must be reliable, flexible and experienced.

For either of these roles please contact Valerie at valerief@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter.

New Shoots The Lakes (opening early 2020)

Qualified and In-training Teachers:

Do you want to work in ECE where you are supported to share your ideas and create opportunities for children to learn through play? Where you are able to provide a place and opportunity for children to explore, challenge, discover and create new thinking on a daily basis? How about access to up-to-date professional development and a chance to work with other outstanding teachers? 

Then we are looking for you. We are looking for dynamic, qualified and experienced teachers, along with teachers in-training to be a part of the starting team for our centre due to open in January 2020. There are opportunities and support to grow your leadership skills in your areas of passion.

The centre is purpose-built and has a philosophy that we play and explore no matter the weather.

If you are a self-motivated team player who has a passion for providing meaningful learning opportunities and love to have fun while doing this then we would love to hear from you.

For further information about our centres please visit our website.

If this sounds like a centre you would be interested to know more about then please apply.
Please contact Nikki Prendergast at nikki@newshoots.co.nz with an up to date CV and cover letter.

 
 

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