Registered Teacher - Educare Wigram
Educare Early Learning Centres
Listing Description
Description
Educare Wigram has a fun and loving teaching team that values spending time with our tamariki and providing them with quality education and care. Our team enjoys creating a space that makes every day enjoyable for the tamariki, their whanau and our kaiako.
We have beautiful outdoor spaces that give our tamariki the opportunity to learn through play while nurturing their own personal interests. Our centre farmyard animals give our centre a unique experience, teaching the tamariki about animal care, sustainability and promoting exploration in our own backyard.
Our beautiful centre has strong connections with our local community and we enjoy participation and involvement from whānau. We pride ourselves on celebrating diversity and making sure our tamariki have a strong sense of belonging to their kainga.
About the Role Full-time 40 hours a week, rostered on 8 hours shifts between 7.30am and 5.30pm Working alongside a collaborative and experienced teaching team Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with children and whanau in our local community
What We Offer
- Supportive, approachable leadership with a strong focus on teacher wellbeing
- Well-resourced learning environments that support high-quality practice
- Competitive pay and conditions aligned with full pay parity
- Ongoing professional support and development during your contract
- A welcoming, inclusive team culture where your voice is valued
What You’ll Bring – Etahi Ahuatanga E Hiahia Ana Matou
- Wants to work in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment that nurtures your unique strengths and encourages professional growth.
- Has a genuine drive to provide high-quality care and education, helping our tamariki develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Is a strong advocate for tamariki, championing their voice, wellbeing, and learning every day.
- Can create a warm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
- Values teamwork and strong professional relationships, actively contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.
- Is eager to engage with families and the wider community, building meaningful connections that support each child’s growth and development.
- Holds a recognised Teaching ECE qualification and a current Practising Certificate that allows you to work as a Registered Teacher in a New Zealand ECE centre
You will be a strong advocate for our tamariki, who will be able uphold and support our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Whariki, and the Educare vision of Learn, Laugh, Play.
It's important to us that our new teachers have a love for respectful practices, a strong ECE knowledge and passion for extending the learning of our tamariki. Respectful relationships are at the core of what we do, so we need a teacher who can develop strong connections between tamariki, whanau and our existing kaiako.
Please note we are not looking to support visa applications for AEWV at this stage for this position or median wage.
Join us - Tuhono mai If you’re a registered teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive centre, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now! Please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and joining Educare.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Charlotta Smith for more information.
Educare Early Learning Centres
Our organisation - Mo matou
With 27 Centres nationwide, we put emphasis on growing and supporting our own teams, providing staff with the tools and guidance to become successful in their role as well as being able to progress their career with us.
We believe in embracing the local whakapapa as our guiding curriculum. This is evident through our involvement with the community, our Te Tiriti based practice all while caring for our creative natural environment and ensuring that the tamariki are our priority.
Educare is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and value the individual identity of all of our team and we are committed to building an inclusive environment grounded in equity, diversity and respect. We build and nurture cultures of belonging where every member of our community feels affirmed and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.
Providing excellent care and education for tamariki in their early years is our priority, and we do so to encourage tamariki to develop meaningful foundation life skills while they are in our care. Learn Laugh and Play is who we are and is our founding statement; and we look forward to continuing this important kaupapa with our Educare teams now and into the future.
To learn more about us, visit educare.co.nz
