ECE qualified teacher

Uplands Kindergarten; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplands Kindergarten is seeking a full-time registered teacher to join our vibrant team in Remuera, Auckland. The role emphasizes child-led learning within a supportive, faith-based environment; applicants must be fully registered ECE teachers or primary-trained with ECE experience. We offer competitive pay, low teacher-child ratios, and opportunities for continuous professional development. If you value relationships and joyful discovery in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Fully funded teacher registration

Regular professional development

Supportive and respectful environment

Low teacher-child ratios

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Warm, collaborative, reliable, and motivated educator.
• Commitment to ongoing growth and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Engage in child-led learning and provide support in a faith-based environment.
• Connect with children through low teacher-child ratios.
• Participate in regular professional development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Reliability

Reflectiveness

Education

NZ fully registered ECE teacher or primary-trained with ECE experience

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are currently seeking a full-time registered teacher to join our vibrant team at Uplands Kindergarten – a place where curiosity, community, faith and aroha are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

• Low teacher-child ratios (1:8) – allowing time to truly connect
• Competitive pay, aligned with experience and qualifications
• A rich teaching philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia, Te Whāriki, and dispositional learning
• A supportive, respectful environment where your voice and vision are valued
• Faith-led/Presbyterian foundations
• Fully funded teacher registration, regular PD and first aid
• Stable and experienced team.

What we’re looking for:

• A NZ fully registered ECE teacher (or primary-trained with ECE experience)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• A warm, collaborative, reliable and motivated educator who brings creativity, intentionality, and care to their practice
• Someone who is reflective, inspired by tamariki, and committed to ongoing growth
• Someone who respects and aligns with our Christian faith-based values.

If you’re ready to join a passionate, supportive team that values relationships, child-led learning, and joyful discovery – we’d love to hear from you.

NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a prerequisite.

Located in Remuera, Auckland.

How to apply

Please email your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 43

Physical address:
497 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland

Postal Address:
Remuera, Auckland 1050

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