Qualified ECE Teacher

Brightlands Childcare Hamilton Lake; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Discounted childcare for staff

Job summary

Brightlands Childcare Hamilton Lake in Waikato seeks a qualified and certificated ECE teacher for a full-time, permanent position. The role requires a current practising certificate or eligibility, with a strong commitment to Te Whāriki, wellbeing, belonging and learning.

The successful applicant will build robust relationships with children, whānau and staff, support ongoing professional development, and contribute to a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised early childhood teaching qualification.
• Current practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Sound working knowledge of Te Whāriki and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing, belonging and learning of every child.
• Warm and reliable, and able to build strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early childhood teaching in a full-time, permanent role.
• Support beginning teachers towards full certification.
• Promote wellbeing, belonging and learning for every child and work with families and colleagues.

Skills

Te Whāriki knowledge

Relationship building

Practising certificate

Wellbeing commitment

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Brightlands Childcare Hamilton Lake Waikato

Qualified ECE Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

Full pay parity. Discounted childcare for staff.

Brightlands Childcare Hamilton Lake is seeking a qualified and certificated early childhood teacher for a full-time, permanent position at our centre in Hamilton Lake, Hamilton.

About the role

• Full-time, permanent.
• Full pay parity employer.
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki.
• Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply and will be supported towards full certification.

What we are looking for

• A recognised early childhood teaching qualification.
• A current practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Sound working knowledge of Te Whāriki and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing, belonging and learning of every child.
• Warm and reliable, and able to build strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues.

Work rights

We are not an accredited employer and are unable to support visa applications. Please do not apply unless you hold current working rights in New Zealand.