Head teacher (Certificated) Lynfield

Nurture, Inspire, and Grow at Lollipops Lynfield!

At Lollipops Lynfield, relationships are at the centre of everything we do. We’re a warm, inclusive, culturally rich community where every tamaiti is genuinely seen, heard, and supported to thrive socially, emotionally, and developmentally. If you’re a passionate, certificated early childhood teacher who loves leading with heart—especially in an infant and toddler space—we’d love to meet you.

About Our Centre

Our purpose-built environment is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to inspire learning through play. Nestled above a café and local shops, with views of a nearby retirement village and a park just steps away, our location keeps us connected to the wider community in meaningful ways.

Centre life is vibrant and nurturing. We offer weekly science, gardening, and mindfulness experiences, and we celebrate cultural events such as Diwali, Matariki, and Chinese New Year. Children are grouped by age to ensure learning experiences are developmentally aligned and deeply responsive to their interests.

Our youngest tamariki are welcomed into a calm, sensory-rich environment created to support secure attachments, gentle exploration, and early curiosity. This is a space where infants and toddlers feel safe, settled, and empowered to discover the world at their own pace.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our Infants and Toddlers environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established leader, or a highly experienced Certificated Kaiako who is ready to take the next exciting step in their career. You'll be supported by a strong leadership team and a group of dedicated teachers who are committed to creating the very best outcomes for Tamariki.

Our offer to you:

• A supportive and welcoming team who work closely together
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Well-resourced learning environments where your ideas are valued
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced leaders
• Connection to the wider Evolve Education Group network
• A half-day of birthday leave because every celebration matters
• Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week)

What we're looking for in you:

• Has a genuine passion for infants and toddlers, and embedding a strong curriculum aimed at their age and stage
• Thrives in a leadership role and enjoys supporting a collaborative team
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Values cultural diversity and inclusive practice
• Brings warmth, creativity, and professionalism to their teaching
• ECE qualified with current Full Teaching Registration
• A genuine love for creating calm, engaging learning environments for our youngest Tamariki

If you’re ready to lead with aroha, guide a dedicated team, and help shape a nurturing environment for our youngest learners, Lollipops Lynfield could be your next home

Nau mai, haere mai — apply today