Teacher - ECE

ACG Schools; Franklin; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning & development

Teacher Registration Mentoring

Non-contact time

Job summary

ACG Strathallan Early Learning School seeks a qualified NZ registered ECE teacher to join our passionate team in Karaka, Auckland. The role is permanent and full‑time, offering mentorship, teaching in a well‑resourced environment, and opportunities for professional development.

You will support infants and toddlers with a holistic, inquiry‑based curriculum and strong family partnerships. We value collaborative teamwork, reflective practice, and a calm, nurturing approach to early childhood

Qualifications

• NZ registered ECE teacher with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in planning and delivering early childhood programs.
• Strong communication with parents, colleagues and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach early childhood learning in a warm, engaging environment.
• Cater to varied learning needs and abilities of children.
• Develop excellent relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Implement play-based learning with focus on transition to school.
• Participate in wider school activities.
• Ensure children's welfare and safety at all times.

Skills

NZ Teacher Reg

Planning & Delivery

Communication

Digital Documentation

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

NZ Registered ECE Teacher

BA or MBA (teaching qualifications)

Tools

Digital tools for docs

Job description

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ACG Early Learning Schools are proud members of Inspired Education Group, the world's leading network of premium private schools. We offer a world-class early childhood education that sets children on a path to lifelong success through innovative, inquiry-based learning.

Our passionate and highly skilled educators provide a holistic early years program, engaging children in Music, Language, Sport, Drama, and Dance. Through this rich and diverse curriculum, we nurture key developmental competencies, spark curiosity, and support each child's personal interests—preparing them confidently for the next stage of their educational journey.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are thoughtfully designed to support optimal learning experiences for infants and toddlers. Flexible classroom layouts and high-quality resources create dynamic spaces for exploration, creativity, and growth—indoors and out.

Children at ACG ELS also enjoy nutritious, balanced meals prepared fresh on-site by our dedicated catering team. We promote healthy eating habits while ensuring even the fussiest eaters are well cared for.

At our Earling Learning School in Karaka, Auckland, we welcome children from 3 months to 5 years. Our Early Learning School is a warm and inspiring childcare environment in which to learn, and our passionate and experienced childcare professionals understand the importance of creating a structured foundation to help our young learners develop into confident individuals.

Our teachers place an emphasis on nurturing language development and social relationships, with every child receiving the personalised support they need to thrive and prepare them for the next stage of their education.

We are looking for a qualified, NZ registered ECE teacher to join ACG Strathallan Early Learning School for a permanent, full-time position.

You will need to be calm, respectful, motivated, passionate and be able to work as part of the team. The School is well resourced and you will be provided with non-contact time, Professional Learning & Development and Teacher Registration Mentoring. You will be teaching in a beautiful environment and with an amazing team of teachers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach early childhood learning, ensuring you create an engaging learning environment.
• Cater to the varied learning needs and abilities of the children.
• Develop excellent relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Play based learning environment with a focus on transition to school.
• Participate in wider school activities.
• Ensure children's welfare and safety in every moment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in planning and delivering early childhood educational programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with parents, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ability to reflect, evaluate, and adapt teaching practices based on observations and assessments.
• Experience in using digital technology for documentation and parent communication.
• NZ Teacher registration with supporting teaching qualifications (BA and/or MBA).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about early childhood education and fostering a love for learning.
• Creative, innovative, and inspiring in teaching approaches.
• Patient, empathetic, and nurturing in interactions with young learners.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player, working effectively with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.
• Adaptable, resilient, and flexible in response to challenges and change.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to participate in meetings, training, and professional development.
• Adherence to appropriate dress code and safety requirements, including sun-safe policies.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organised, and resourceful learning environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We offer:

• Spacious, purpose-built indoor and outdoor areas for endless exploration
• Designed for children to thrive in a safe, enriching environment
• Exciting extracurricular opportunities to inspire curious minds
• Dedicated School Readiness Programme for a confident, smooth transition to school