Qualified Teacher – Break Cover Position

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten; Southland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity Scheme

Fortnightly staff meetings

Professional growth and development

Supportive, welcoming team

Brand-new community kindergarten

Beautiful rural setting

Job summary

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten invites a qualified early childhood teacher to join as a full-time break-cover role, helping to open a brand-new setting in Nightcaps in March 2027. You will float between under-2s and over-2s rooms, forming strong links with tamariki and whānau while supporting the teaching team.

The role runs a 30-hour week (8.45am–3.15pm) with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive rural community. Previous ECE experience and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and current Teaching Council Practising Certificate.
• Confident working with both infants and toddlers and over-two-year-olds.
• Flexible, adaptable and happy to move between rooms throughout the day.
• Builds warm, responsive and meaningful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and play-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Floating between rooms to provide break cover across the day.
• Support teaching teams and contribute to a positive, consistent learning environment.
• Build relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues while delivering care and learning.

Skills

Play-based learning

Te Whāriki knowledge

Relationship-building

Education

ECE qualification

Teaching Council Practising Certificate

Job description

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and nurturing qualified early childhood teacher to join our teaching team in a full-time break cover position.

As we prepare to open our brand-new kindergarten in Nightcaps in March 2027 (subject to licensing), this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning.

This role will involve floating between our under 2s and over 2s rooms, providing break cover for teachers throughout the day. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with tamariki across both age groups, support our teaching teams and contribute to a positive, consistent learning environment.

What we offer

• Full-time position – 30-hour working week (8.45am–3.15pm).

• Full Pay Parity Scheme.
• Fortnightly paid staff meetings (2 hours).
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A supportive, welcoming team and beautiful rural setting.
• The opportunity to be part of establishing a brand-new community kindergarten.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and current Teaching Council Practising Certificate.
• Is confident working with both infants and toddlers and over-two-year-olds.
• Is flexible, adaptable and happy to move between rooms throughout the day.
• Builds warm, responsive and meaningful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Has a strong understanding of Te Whāriki and play-based learning.
• Is a positive team player who can confidently step into different teaching environments and support the needs of each room.

Please note that Little Taki’s Community Kindergarten is not currently an accredited employer and is therefore unable to support work visa applications or sponsorship for overseas applicants.