Epuni Kindergarten - Full-time Teacher
Your chance to be a key member of a small team, supported by our Association's senior teaching and administration staff
Epuni Kindergarten is closed during the school holidays, when you enjoy annual leave and PLD opportunities
Conditions of employment set by the KTCA, including a competitive salary
Potential applicants are welcome to come and visit us - call Liz on 04 920 814 to arrange a time.
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for over 95 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who can share in that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 22 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hills, Wainuiomata and Wallaceville. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Epuni Kindergarten
Epuni Kindergarten sits on a sheltered sunny site at the end of a long driveway, close to the local primary school. Our families frequently tell us what a vibrant and welcoming environment it is! We are privileged to have a very supportive community of family and whanau, where new members are warmly welcomed.
Our teaching team places huge importance on listening to the children, to provide them with a wide range of experiences to support their individual learning needs.
Hutt City Kindergartens is dedicated to providing the best education for tamariki, with a 100% qualified and experienced teaching team.
We encourage applicants to visit the kindergarten and meet our team. You're welcome to call (04 920 9814) to arrange a suitable time when we reopen on Monday 14th July.
The position
We are looking for a qualified, fun-loving and enthusiastic Teacher to work at Epuni Kindergarten. Our teachers are passionate about providing learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and wonder - are you excited to bring your own skills, talents and experiences into our team?
Working at Epuni Kindergarten will allow you to:
experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
complete a robust induction process led by your Head Teacher
maximise 12.5 hours of non-contact time, by engaging in regular team planning and assessment meetings
receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association.
To be successful at Epuni Kindergarten, you will need to:
be a committed team player, with an enthusiastic "can do" attitude
have a solid understanding of Te Whāriki
be intuitive and understanding of the varying needs of tamariki
have the proven ability to write engaging and informative assessments
value and celebrate each child’s unique personality
be able to work in partnership with whānau and the community
have excellent communication skills and a great sense of humour!
A Position Description for our Teacher role can be found at the following link.
Applying for this role
Applicants must hold a:
Minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
Current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Current first aid certificate.
Please note that we can only accept applications from people with the legal right to work in New Zealand because HCK is not an accredited employer. We regret that we are not able to respond to applicants who do not meet this criteria.
We offer competitive pay rates, 6 weeks’ annual leave and paid professional time.
Applications close Tuesday 22nd July, 5pm - however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Kristine Allen, HR Manager at hr@huttkindergartens.org.nz or phone 04 920 9841.
Te Pūtahi Kura Pūhou o Te Awakairangi
Contact Us | Whakapā mai
Phone: 04 920 9800
Email: info@huttkindergartens.org.nz
Head Office Physical Address: Level 2, 135 Witako Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt 5011
Postal Address: PO Box 30552, Lower Hutt 5040
2025 Term Dates | Rā wā 2025
Term 1: 22 Jan – 11 Apr
Term 2: 28 Apr – 27 Jun
Term 3: 14 Jul – 19 Sep
Term 4: 6 Oct – 19 Dec
