Qualified ECE Teacher

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days paid sick leave

Non-contact time from home

Supportive leadership focused on well‑

Job summary

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc in Taranaki is seeking a qualified and fully registered ECE teacher for a fixed-term position until 22 December 2027. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki are supported to learn, discover, and thrive.

You will work with tamariki aged 3–6, contribute to planning and assessment, and build strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that honours te reo and tikanga.

Qualifications

• A recognised ECE qualification.
• Current NZ Teaching Council registration and practising certificate.
• Hold NZ work rights (visa, residency, or citizenship).
• Based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Commitment to Te Whāriki and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki aged 3–6 years and support a high-quality programme aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Build strong relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and documenting tamariki learning.
• Support children’s learning, development, wellbeing and cultural identity.
• Engage in collaborative teamwork to deliver quality education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

ECE qualification

Job description

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc Taranaki

Qualified ECE Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/09/2026, End Date: 22/12/2027 (Maternity leave)

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre is seeking a passionate, qualified and fully registered ECE teacher for a fixed‑term position until 22nd December 2027. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki are supported to learn, discover, and thrive.

Position: qualified and fully registered ECE teacher hours: 38 per week, Monday–Friday.

About the role

You will:

• Work primarily with tamariki aged 3 - 6 years
• Support a high‑quality programme aligned with Te Whāriki
• Build strong relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and documenting tamariki learning
• Support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and cultural identity

About you

You will bring:

• A recognised ECE qualification
• Current NZ Teaching Council registration and practising certificate
• A genuine passion for children’s learning
• Warm, positive communication and strong relationship skills
• Commitment to Te Whāriki and providing high-quality teaching
• Collaborative teamwork skills
• Knowledge of ECE regulations and best practice

Applicants must:

• Be based in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Hold NZ work rights (visa, residency, or citizenship)
• Hold current NZ Teaching Council registration

Please note: We are not an Accredited Employer and cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.

What we offer

• Supportive, collaborative team
• Above Ministry of Education regulated teacher-to-child ratios
• 12 days paid sick leave (including 1 Wellness Day)
• Non‑contact time able to be completed from home
• A well‑resourced environment
• Supportive leadership focused on wellbeing