Qualified and experienced early childhood teacher

The Nest Limited; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected early childhood education center in Taranaki is looking for a qualified and experienced teacher for a 6-month fixed-term role. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing quality education and care, with strong interpersonal skills to foster connections with children and their families. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Personalized professional development plan

Mentoring programme for provisionally and fully registered teachers

Minimum 2 hours non-contact per week

Fully funded first aid training

Free childcare (if applicable)

Flexible hours to suit family commitments

Qualifications

• Experience working in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and kaiako.
• Experience supporting children with high behaviour needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education and care to young children.
• Build respectful relationships with tamariki and their families.
• Support children's learning and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

Registered early childhood or primary teacher

Job description

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAo4F-qualified-and-experienced-early-childhood-teacher-6-month-fixed-term-role/

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAo4F-qualified-and-experienced-early-childhood-teacher-6-month-fixed-term-role/

The Nest Limited Taranaki

Qualified and experienced early childhood teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 04/08/2025, End Date: 06/02/2026 (Maternity cover)

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

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Listed 8:39 am 04 July 2025 Closes 530pm 31 August 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAo4F

Qualified and experienced early childhood teacher, 6-month fixed-term role

A fantastic opportunity is available at The Nest for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated teacher.

This 6-month fixed-term position is available now with the opportunity to extend or become permanent for the right candidate. This would suit a skilled, compassionate, and enthusiastic teacher with experience working in Early Childhood Education.

At The Nest, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on respectful relationships, trust, and partnerships with Tangata Whenua and our local community. We value integrity, compassion, collaboration, and empathy above all and are dedicated to ensuring success for all our tamariki.

If you are someone who shares these values, along with the following, we would love to hear from you

• a qualified and registered early childhood or primary teacher with experience working in ECE,
• looking for a change in your teaching journey,
• passionate about and committed to high quality education and care,
• an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, kaiako, and our local community,
• a teacher looking to work 3-4 days per week
• experience supporting children with high behaviour needs
• committed to working with children from diverse backgrounds, including trauma

Some of the things we offer at The Nest:

• a personalised professional development plan in alignment with your inquiry / goals or interests
• a supportive and thorough mentoring programme both for provisionally and fully registered teachers
• a minimum of 2 hours non-contact per week
• regular mentor meetings and ongoing support
• fully funded first aid training
• free childcare (if applicable)
• competitive pay rate according to experience
• a supportive and motivating team environment, that celebrates individual and team success
• flexibility with hours and days off to suit family commitments.

How to apply

If this is an opportunity that excites you, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy for more information, or send your CV to:

Amy Wilson
19 Cloten Road, Stratford, Taranaki 4332
[e-mail]
[phone] or [phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HAo4F

Listed 8:39 am 04 July 2025 Closes 530pm 31 August 2025 Find out about writing CVs on careers

The Nest Limited NZ

ECE centre details

The Nest Limited

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 60

Service ID: 47964
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Physical address:
19 Cloten Road, Stratford

Postal Address:
Stratford 4332

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