Qualified teacher (6 positions)

Saplings Early Learning Taupō; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An early learning centre in Waikato is seeking passionate qualified teachers to join their team. Emphasizing play-based learning in a nature-led environment, the centre offers leadership opportunities, full pay parity, and a supportive work culture. With dynamic age-specific rooms, successful candidates will engage children aged 0-5 years, creating enriching learning experiences. The position offers a robust salary range and comprehensive perks including well-being budgets and discounted childcare fees.

Benefits

Paid first aid & flu vaccination

Discounted childcare fees

Birthday celebrations

Uniform provided

Staff wellbeing budget

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with relevant teaching certifications.
• Ability to work in a nature-led environment.
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate play-based learning in a natural environment.
• Develop age-specific programs for children.
• Collaborate with a team of educators to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Passion for play-based learning

Health and physical education knowledge

Ability to support learning languages

Experience in teaching mathematics and statistics

Understanding of te reo Māori

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

6 qualified teachers – full pay parity/leadership opportunities/amazing perks.

Are you passionate about play-based learning, movement, and curiosity? Join our new centre opening April 2026, led by a committed local owner with full support from our well-established Auckland centre. Our centre celebrates a nature-led, natural environment and offers spacious natural playgrounds where tamariki can explore, move, and discover.

Dynamic age-specific rooms (we will be recruiting for more teachers as our enrolment increases):

• Matai (U2s) – 15 little learners
• Rimu (3.5–5 yrs) – 40 energetic explorers

Why you’ll love working here:

• Separate non-contact room
• Staff room with balcony
• Full pay parity
• Staff wellbeing budget
• Custom-designed classrooms & furniture.

Other perks you’ll love: Paid first aid & flu vaccination, discounted childcare fees for your own children, Friday treats, birthday celebrations, uniform provided.

Make a real difference – your ideas, expertise, and voice shape our centre.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the full pay parity scale. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $27.58 to $45.56, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education and care
Maximum licenced places: 0