He aha te pai o te mahi mā mātou?
Why Work For Us?
He aha te pai o te Kura Pūhou?
Why choose Kindergarten?
Kindergarten Taranaki is the largest ECE provider and employer of ECE Teachers in Taranaki. Our teachers enjoy the following benefits:
- Collaborative and reciprocal relationships with children and families/whanau in their communities
- Collegial support/mentoring from highly experienced teachers
- Excellent Professional learning and development opportunities
- Generous non- contact time
- Individualised induction programmes
- Six weeks annual leave
- Pay parity with Primary/Secondary Teachers and recognition for higher qualifications i.e. degrees*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Support and Guidance programmes for Provisionally Registered Teachers*
*The Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement has details of salary scales and conditions of employment.
Ngā Paearu Tono
Application Requirements
To apply for a teaching position with Kindergarten Taranaki, applicants must hold:
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Current Practising Certificate
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Be a NZ Citizen or hold a current NZ Work Visa
Ngā Ui Auau
FAQ
How do I become a Kindergarten teacher?
To become a Kindergarten Teacher you must complete a three-year Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). If you already have a bachelor degree in another subject, complete a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).
For more information go to:
I have a primary teaching qualification, can I work as a kindergarten teacher?
We welcome qualified primary school teachers to apply for short or long term relieving positions at Kindergarten Taranaki.
Can I work for Kindergarten Taranaki if I have an overseas qualification?
Overseas qualifications must be comparable to a New Zealand early learning or primary teaching qualification. Teachers with an overseas qualification must apply to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for an International Qualifications Assessment.
International qualifications assessment – NZQA
Some overseas teachers may be able to have teaching experience recognised as a qualification. The Teaching Council has more information.
Information for overseas-trained teachers – Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand