Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found
Email Applications To: [email protected]
Qualified and Registered Lead Teacher
Nurture Tamariki | Support Kaiako | Build Community
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Lead Teacher to join ATWC’s St Mary’s Preschool in Otahuhu. This permanent part-time role (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm) provides an opportunity to work with babies and tamariki in a trauma-informed way, supporting their development, wellbeing, and learning.
You will play a pivotal role in guiding, mentoring, and supporting a team of kaiako while ensuring high-quality, authentic curriculum planning and assessments for each child.
About Us
The Anglican Trust for Women & Children (ATWC) is a major Auckland family charity and one of the city’s oldest, supporting mothers, tamariki, and whānau since 1858.
Through our family services, early education services, and social work services, we are committed to investing in Auckland’s children and building the happy, healthy futures they deserve.
Our Mission
To support whānau to nurture their tamariki and give them a happy, healthy, and secure future.
Our Vision
Resilient, empowered, and connected whānau and communities.
Our Values
- Aroha
- Whakawhanaungatanga
- Kaitiakitanga
- Māiatanga
- Tumanako
About the Role
As Lead Teacher at St Mary’s Preschool, you will:
- Provide day-to-day guidance, induction, and mentoring for kaiako
- Support the Preschool Manager in achieving strategic and operational objectives
- Develop and implement high-quality curriculum and individual learning plans for tamariki
- Establish authentic and respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and kaiako
- Use trauma-informed practices to support children’s emotional wellbeing, co-regulation, and development
- Maintain a safe, predictable, and engaging learning environment
- Be creative, innovative, reflective, and flexible to meet the needs of children and the preschool
- Demonstrate initiative, humour, and a commitment to the team and the ATWC kaupapa
What We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Early Childhood teaching qualification recognised by the Education Council of Aotearoa NZ
- Current Education Council Practising Certificate
- Understanding of trauma’s impact on early brain development and behaviour
- Ability to guide, mentor, and support a team of kaiako
- Skills in co-regulation, emotional attunement, and responsive caregiving
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging
- Fluency in English; basic knowledge of Te Reo Māori or a Pacific language is beneficial
- Full NZ Driver’s Licence
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
Desired Attributes
- Can-do attitude and willingness to learn and develop with the team
- Excellent organisational skills
- NZ residency or valid work permit
What ATWC Offers
- Partial Pay Parity rates
- Additional 15 days of paid leave (pro-rata)
- Ongoing professional development
- Support with First Aid course/renewal
- Friendly and diverse working environment
- Free on-site parking
How to Apply
If you are passionate about early childhood education, supporting tamariki, and making a real difference in their lives… we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or apply via SEEK.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.