ECE Qualified Teacher — Nurture 2–5s (Maternity Cover)

The Enchanted Garden; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homely environment

Collaborative team

Professional growth

Pay parity

First aid training

Discounted childcare

Respectful culture

Job summary

The Enchanted Garden in Canterbury is seeking a passionate registered teacher to join our preschool team for a full-time maternity cover from November 2026 to May 2027, caring for a warm group of 2–5 year olds. We offer a nurturing learning environment with a focus on relationships and professional growth.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, have a recognised early childhood teaching qualification, and be provisionally or fully registered with the Teaching Council of

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Recognised early childhood teaching qualification required.
• Provisionally or fully registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, wellbeing, and belonging in a group of 2–5 year olds.
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and whānau and contribute positively to centre culture.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Early childhood teaching qualification

Job description

The Enchanted Garden in Canterbury is seeking a passionate registered teacher to join our preschool team for a full-time maternity cover from November 2026 to May 2027, caring for a warm group of 2–5 year olds. We offer a nurturing learning environment with a focus on relationships and professional growth.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, have a recognised early childhood teaching qualification, and be provisionally or fully registered with the Teaching Council of