Registered Nursery Teacher

Join our warm Scouts room where we follow a respectful approach to ensure our youngest children flourish at their own pace.

About us
At Busy Bees Silverdale, we are a team that loves the wide open spaces and country feel of our semi-rural setting. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you national support within a local team that really values a connection to nature. Every role here is vital to our daily flow and we work together across our spaces to foster independence, and care for our resident budgies and chickens. We take real pride in our zero waste partnerships and the way we support each other as one big family.

About you

• A recognised ECE or Primary teaching qualification and current teacher registration.
• A warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
• A proactive spirit and integrity.
• A genuine heart for working with infants and a deep understanding of respectful care practices.
• Te Whāriki guides your daily practice and inspires fresh ideas.
• Digital confidence and able to pick up systems quickly.

The mahi

• Use Te Whāriki as your base to plan and guide educational and developmental journeys.
• Capture and share high-quality assessments so every child's unique progress is celebrated.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment for infants, focusing on respectful interactions and emotional security.
• Work closely with families to integrate home routines into the nursery setting.
• Build positive relationships across the team.

Why you'll love it here

• We offer full pay parity!
• Generous PLD budget to support your ongoing career growth.
• Monthly wellbeing initiatives and EAP access.
• Annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Discounted childcare fees and provided staff uniforms.

Join a supportive team where your unique skills and heart for our community are celebrated every day.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.