Toddlers Room Leader – Whitford

Our wonderful Bluebells Room Leader has been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue a new career path, and while we will miss them dearly, this opens the door for a passionate, experienced, and inspiring teacher to step into a key leadership role in our toddler room. Why Bumblebees? Located in the heart of Whitford Village (just 10 minutes from Howick and 5 minutes from Flat Bush), Bumblebees is surrounded by lush greenery, native birdlife, and fresh country air. Our centre is inspired by the philosophies of Pennie Brownlee and Reggio Emilia, fostering a nurturing, respectful, and stimulating environment for both tamariki and kaiako. You’ll be joining a supportive, and collaborative teaching team who are passionate about the wellbeing and learning outcomes of tamariki. About the Role: As Room Leader in our Bluebells toddler room (2-3.5 year olds), you’ll be responsible for leading a team of 3 other kaiako with kindness and confidence. You’ll set the tone for a calm, inspiring space where curiosity is nurtured and tamariki feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong understanding of the toddler years—a unique and important time of growth. You’ll recognise that toddler learning is rich, relationship-based and driven by exploration. To Be Successful, You’ll Bring: A Bachelor of Teaching or Graduate Diploma (ECE or Primary) Full NZ Teacher Registration Proven experience as a teacher and in a leadership role Strong confidence in programme planning and curriculum implementation Excellent time management, organisational, and self-management skills A calm, respectful, and loving approach to children and colleagues A passion for creating beautiful, engaging environments that inspire learning Sound understanding of child development and early years pedagogy A happy, positive “can-do” attitude and a genuine love for working with people—big and small! What We Offer: An on-site Centre Manager and Owner who are both qualified, experienced teachers A supportive, collaborative team culture A strong leadership team Ongoing guidance from an external mentor Opportunities for professional development and growth Extended pay parity Paid First Aid certification A paid day off for your birthday If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Staff Application Form – Whitford Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please send your application to us by filling out the Application Form below. We will automatically receive the name of this position along with your form submission details. First name * Last name * Upload your CV * Drop files here or Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 2. Please upload up to two .doc or .pdf files (up to 10MB each). J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 11/22/2025