Qualified and Registered ECE Teacher

Cashmere Early Learning Centre; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashmere Early Learning Centre Canterbury is seeking a qualified and registered ECE teacher for a full-time, permanent position. You will work in a mixed-age centre grounded in Te Whāriki, Kōwhiti Whakapae, building warm, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning and intentional teaching, collaboration with colleagues, and contributing to curriculum development. Beginning teachers who share our philosophy are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Has current New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate
• Has a sound understanding ofTe Whāriki, Kōwhiti Whakapaeand quality early childhood teaching practice
• Builds warm, respectful and responsive relationships with tamariki
• Values children's identity, language, culture and individual learning journey
• Can contribute meaningfully to assessment, planning and intentional teaching
• Builds positive and professional relationships with whānau and colleagues
• Is reliable, flexible and willing to contribute as part of a collaborative team
• Brings warmth, initiative and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Beginning teachers who share our philosophy and are committed to growing their practice are also welcome to apply.

Skills

Relationship building with tamariki

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Cashmere Early Learning Centre Canterbury

Qualified and Registered ECE Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Cashmere Early Learning Centre is a small, family-owned early learning centre in Christchurch, licensed for 30 tamariki aged 2 years and over. We pride ourselves on providing a calm, nurturing and respectful environment where tamariki are genuinely known, valued and supported to thrive.We value responsive relationships, intentional teaching and meaningful learning experiences.

As a mixed age centre, we are looking for a kaiako who feels confident building relationships with tamariki across different ages and stages and who enjoys working collaboratively as part of one teaching team.

Our curriculum is grounded inTe Whāriki, withKōwhiti Whakapaesupporting us to notice, recognise and respond meaningfully to children's learning and progress.

Hours:Full time, Monday to Friday, with rostered shifts between7:45 am and 5:30 pm.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has current New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate
• Has a sound understanding ofTe Whāriki, Kōwhiti Whakapaeand quality early childhood teaching practice
• Builds warm, respectful and responsive relationships with tamariki
• Values children's identity, language, culture and individual learning journey
• Can contribute meaningfully to assessment, planning and intentional teaching
• Builds positive and professional relationships with whānau and colleagues
• Is reliable, flexible and willing to contribute as part of a collaborative team
• Brings warmth, initiative and a genuine passion for early childhood education

Beginning teachers who share our philosophy and are committed to growing their practice are also welcome to apply.

What we offer

• Extended pay parity
• A supportive teaching team
• A calm and unhurried learning environment that values respectful practice
• Ongoing professional learning and development
• First Aid costs covered
• Teacher registration and practising certificate costs covered
• Mentoring and support for beginning teachersOpportunities to contribute to curriculum development and professional growth
• A family-owned centre that genuinely values staff wellbeing and work life balance