Registered ECE teacher

Busy Bees Judsons Rd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent early learning centre in Woodend is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to create a nurturing environment for children. You will support their curiosity and learning while fostering strong relationships with families. The role offers full pay parity, discounted childcare, and ongoing professional development. If you are passionate about early childhood education and building community connections, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Full Pay Parity

Discounted childcare

Training and personal development budget

Uniforms provided

First aid certification and annual flu vaccines

Qualifications

• Must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• A passion for helping young children thrive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ignite curiosity and learning in children.
• Create a nurturing and welcoming environment.
• Build responsive relationships with tamariki and their whānau.

Skills

Enthusiasm and steady energy

Skill in planning and curriculum

Strong relationships with staff and parents

ECE or Primary qualification

Nurturing presence

Clear communication

Education

NZ ECE teacher registration

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
English, Belonging / Mana Whenua

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated kaiako who thrives in a centre full of aroha and positivity?

This is your chance to join Busy Bees Judsons Road and help curiosity catch fire. Bring your energy, your heart, and your craft. We’ll back you to do your best work. As a teacher, you will ignite the spark of curiosity and learning in our children and infuse our centre with your genuine passion for what you do!

About us:

Our modern centre is light, well kept, and filled with inviting, natural resources. Indoors and out, children find spaces that spark questions and offer real physical challenges. We value strong community ties that reach beyond our gates. Kaiako, parents, and whānau are in open conversation with each other and with the wider Woodend community, so tamariki feel known, supported, and confident to explore.

You bring:

• Buckets of enthusiasm and steady energy
• Skill in planning, curriculum, reflective practice, and regular and emergent reviews
• A people-first approach that builds strong relationships with staff and parents/whānau
• An ECE or Primary qualification and NZ ECE teacher registration
• A nurturing, caring presence and a passion for helping young children thrive
• The ability to build responsive relationships with tamariki and their whānau
• Clear, warm communication

We offer:

• Full Pay Parity
• Discounted childcare
• First aid certification, annual flu vaccines, and uniforms
• A generous PLD budget you can direct toward your own learning
• Thoughtful induction, mentoring, coaching, and ongoing growth opportunities

If growing the next generation inside a connected community sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us about your teaching philosophy and availability.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 75

Physical address:
6 Judsons Road, Woodend