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Please note, to be eligible to apply for any of our teaching positions you must:  
  • Hold a current practicing certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa  
  • Have a level 7 or higher teaching qualification endorsed in Early Childhood Education or Primary (or have had your international qualifications assessed by NZQA to meet this requirement)  
  • Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (unable to sponsor work visas) 
  • Hold a current first aid certificate from a NZQA recognized provider or be able to obtain one prior to beginning the role. 
Please note that all permanent appointments will be made on the understanding and agreement that if the kindergarten you are working in changes its operation to being open during term breaks, the appointee would be required to work. 

 


 

 

Kaiako Matua

Avonhead Kindergarten

 

Vacancy NumberKIDS2421
Job TitleKaiako Matua
Salary Scale

K2

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The K2, Head Teacher salary is $107,664 per annum. 
KindergartenAvonhead
Job Size

Full time

40 hours each week, worked as follows: 
Contact hours: 
8.30am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday 
With an additional 12 hours and 30 minutes professional time each week. 
Job Description

Job description - KM Avonhead (.docx Format; 1015Kb)

Closing Date

4.00pm, Wednesday 

6 November 2024

Apply Now

Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.  

  

Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date.  

 

 

Kaiako Matua

Karoro Kindergarten

 

Vacancy NumberKIDS2422
Job TitleKaiako Matua
Salary Scale

K2

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The K2, Head Teacher salary is $107,664 per annum. 
KindergartenKaroro
Job Size

Full time

40 hours each week, worked as follows: 
Contact hours: 
8.30am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday 
With an additional 12 hours and 30 minutes professional time each week. 
Job Description

Job description - KM Karoro (.docx Format; 57Kb)

Closing Date

4.00pm, Wednesday 

6 November 2024

Apply Now

Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.  

  

Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date.  

 

 

 

Kaiako Matua

King St Kindergarten

 

Vacancy NumberKIDS2423
Job TitleKaiako Matua
Salary Scale

K2

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The K2, Head Teacher salary is $107,664 per annum. 
KindergartenKing St
Job Size

Full time

40 hours each week, worked as follows: 
Contact hours: 
8.30am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday 
With an additional 12 hours and 30 minutes professional time each week. 
Job Description

Job description - KM King St (.docx Format; 1017Kb)

Closing Date

4.00pm, Wednesday 

6 November 2024

Apply Now

Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.  

  

Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date.  

 

 

 

Relieving Teachers Central Otago

& West Coast

Fixed term and day to day

 

Vacancy NumberKIDSCO / KIDSWC
Job TitleRelieving Teachers (General)
Salary ScaleK1
KindergartenAll areas in Central Otago and the West Coast
Job SizeVarious / Day to day
Job Description

We’re looking for Registered ECE Teachers (Primary considered) who are community focused and have a passion for delivering quality early childhood education. 

Closing Date 
Apply Now

Click here to access Relieving Application Form

 

 

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