Registered ECE Teacher

Wildheart Belfast; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Supportive, qualified team

Job summary

WildHeart Belfast is seeking a qualified and registered ECE teacher to join us part-time (20–30 hours) across all rooms. We offer a warm, nature-enriched environment and a supportive team dedicated to high teaching standards.

Applicants must hold a current ECE teaching qualification and NZ teacher registration, and be able to build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau while staying flexible to team needs and our centre values.

Qualifications

• Hold a current ECE teaching qualification and NZ teacher registration.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Be flexible to work within a team and commit to our centre values.

Responsibilities

• Teach across all rooms in the centre.
• Nurture tamariki in a warm, nature‑enriched environment.
• Engage with whānau respectfully and collaboratively.

Skills

ECE teaching

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

WildHeart Belfast is a locally owned and operated early learning centre founded by registered ECE teachers. With over 85% qualified kaiako on our team and a commitment to full pay parity, we are proud to recognise and uplift excellence in teaching.

We are seeking a qualified and registered ECE teacher to join us part‑time (20–30 hours) to work across all rooms, as soon as possible. If you’re passionate about nurturing tamariki in a warm, nature‑enriched environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

We live our WildHeart values every day:

• Whakamana – Empowerment

These values guide our teaching, our interactions, and how we partner with whānau to honour their aspirations.

What we offer

• Full pay parity
• A supportive, highly qualified team
• A beautiful, nature‑rich learning environment
• Leadership by registered teachers who understand and value the role
• Opportunities for growth, contribution and creativity
• A caring, community‑minded centre culture

If this sounds like you and you are keen to join our whānau you must:

• Hold a current ECE teaching qualification and NZ teacher registration
• Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Bring positivity, reflection and heart to your practice
• Be flexible to work within a team
• Be committed to living our centre values in daily teaching

If you’re ready to join a caring, passionate team where your skills, ideas and heart truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note we are not an accredited employee, NZ residents only.