Kindergartens:

Kelsey Yaralla (Operating with a roll of 30 children)

Port Chalmers (Operating with a roll of 30 children)

Rachel Reynolds (Operating with a roll of 30 children)

Positions: 1fte Head Teacher – 40 hours per week

Current Teaching Teams:   

Community Descriptions
Kelsey Yaralla Kindergarten is situated in the heart of the university on the banks of Owheo. Our spacious learning environment is dynamic and well resourced, supporting children to be independent and confident learners. The beautiful outdoor space lends itself to the seasonal landscape and truly reflects a children’s garden which is what kindergarten means. Kelsey Yaralla Kindergarten is a full day all year kindergarten providing a safe and nurturing service for children to learn through play from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Port Chalmers Kindergarten is located in the port suburb of Port Chalmers ten kilometres from Dunedin city. Children attend our service from the many outlying communities. We are situated within walking distance to Port Chalmers Primary School who we make regular connections with. The community are intimately involved in the hub of this kindergarten. We are very proud of our outdoor area which reflects the local cultural context of a harbour town as well as the neighbouring Orokonui Eco Sanctuary with whom we have a working relationship for our Eco Warriors programme.  We embrace diversity. We value sustainable practice and taking care of our treasured environment. Children attend kindergarten 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday and we remain open during term breaks.

Rachel Reynolds kindergarten is located in the heart of South Dunedin and our families come from across Dunedin. It is a culturally diverse community and we work in partnership with other agencies and services to provide an inclusive local curriculum for all learners. Rachel Reynolds kindergarten prides itself on its community spirit. Children attend kindergarten 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday and currently the kindergarten closes for term breaks.

Our Code, Our Standards

The Code sets out the high standards for ethical behaviour that are expected of every teacher; the Standards describe the expectations of effective teaching practice. On appointment as a kaiako within Dunedin Kindergartens there is an expectation that you will always adhere to the values within the code and meet the Standards for the Teaching Profession.

Specific Requirements as a head teacher who:

• Is a leader with an ability to relate to the diversity of families the kindergarten serves

• Models and expects professional accountability and collective responsibility for the wellbeing and learning of all children in the kindergarten; ensuring that joy and learning go hand in hand

• As a leader fosters a cooperative environment, encouraging staff input, celebrates others strengths and values teamwork
• Maintains an optimistic outlook, inspiring others to embrace change and challenges with enthusiasm

• Demonstrates and leads with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Is an effective pedagogical leader for teaching and learning and internal evaluation
• Implements and evaluates systems, processes and practices that promote ongoing improvement.
• A willingness to work positively and sensitively in professional partnership with the committee/ wider Dunedin Kindergartens community.

• Proactively promotes a positive kindergarten profile within the community.