ECE Qualified Teacher

The Enchanted Garden; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homely environment

Collaborative team

Leadership opportunities

Pay parity

First aid training

Discounted childcare

Respectful culture

Job summary

The Enchanted Garden 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 beautiful group of 2–5‑year‑olds. We are a warm, close‑knit centre where relationships come first and children feel secure.

We provide high‑quality care with low ratios, strong teamwork, and a culture that values joy, kindness, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Recognised early childhood teaching qualification.
• Provisionally or fully registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Commitment to high‑quality practice and bicultural foundations.

Responsibilities

• Join our preschool team for a full‑time maternity cover.
• Care for a group of 2–5‑year‑olds with nurturing instruction.
• Contribute positively to centre culture and teamwork.
• Support children's learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Early childhood teaching qualification

Job description

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The Enchanted Garden – Christchurch, South Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

The Enchanted Garden is seeking a passionate, motivated, and positive registered teacher to join our preschool team for a full‑time maternity cover position.

The opportunity

This role runs from November 2026 to May 2027 and focuses on our beautiful group of 2–5‑year‑old tamariki. We are a warm, close‑knit centre with 33 children across our nursery and preschool, and we pride ourselves on providing a calm, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where relationships come first.

Our centre offers high‑quality care and stimulating educational experiences supported by low ratios, strong teamwork, and a culture that values joy, kindness, and professionalism.

The candidate

We are looking for a ‘can‑do’ teacher with energy, flexibility, and a great sense of humour—someone who communicates confidently with colleagues and whānau, contributes positively to our centre culture, and goes the extra mile to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and belonging.

What we offer

• A homely, welcoming, and comfortable teaching environment.
• A supportive, collaborative team committed to professional growth.
• Opportunities to develop teaching practice and leadership skills.
• Full pay parity.
• Paid first aid certification.
• Discounted childcare.
• A centre culture grounded in respect, warmth, and connection.

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

A commitment to high‑quality practice, teamwork, and bicultural foundations is essential. Please note that we are not an accredited employer for overseas applicants.

The Enchanted GardenNZ

Physical address:
255 Greers Road, Christchurch