Teacher-in-Training

Busy Bees Aoraki; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Professional development

Subsidised childcare

Annual flu vaccinations

First aid certification covered

Job summary

Busy Bees Aoraki Early Education Centre in Timaru invites applications for a Teacher-in-Training. You’ll learn from experienced teachers who value growth, share ideas, and strive for best practice and great learning outcomes for tamariki.

This part-time role (30 hours per week) offers full pay parity, staff uniforms, extensive professional development, and support for your career in ECE. We welcome candidates with a passion for tamariki and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage with tamariki and whānau
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required

Responsibilities

• Grow your career in a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration and hands-on learning
• Bring the curriculum to life through play, experimentation and innovation
• Provide high-quality, nurturing care where tamariki feel safe, valued and supported
• Build strong, positive relationships with tamariki and their whānau
• Capture and celebrate each child’s learning journey with their families

Skills

Passion for teaching tamariki

Strong communication skills

Initiative and proactive attitude

Ability to follow children's interests

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

At Busy Bees Aoraki Early Education Centre in Timaru, you’ll join a passionate, supportive team where tamariki come first. As a Teacher-in-Training, you’ll learn alongside experienced teachers who value professional growth, share ideas, and are committed to best practice and great learning outcomes for tamariki.

This is a part-time role – 30 hours per week.

• Full pay parity and staff uniforms provided
• Extensive professional development and Teacher-in-Training support
• Supportive leadership, subsidised childcare and career development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations and first aid certification covered
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The opportunity | Te āheinga

• Grow your career in a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration and hands-on learning
• Bring the curriculum to life through play, experimentation and innovation
• Provide high-quality, nurturing care where tamariki feel safe, valued and supported
• Build strong, positive relationships with tamariki and their whānau
• Capture and celebrate each child’s learning journey with their families

Previous ECE experience is an advantage, but we’ll also consider candidates who demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for teaching tamariki and building a career in ECE
• An approachable, caring nature
• Initiative and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A willingness to follow children’s interests and grow your own skills
• Integrity in every interaction with tamariki, whānau and colleagues

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.