Holborn Kindergarten - Part Time Teacher
Permanent part-time position for a certificated Teacher
16 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Be part of our small and passionate team of professionals
We encourage you to come for a visit before applying - we look forward to meeting you!
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, Wallaceville, Western Hills and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Holborn Kindergarten
Holborn Kindergarten is located in Stokes Valley - 15 minutes from central Lower Hutt and central Upper Hutt.
We foster a culture where respect, positive social competencies, inclusion, fun and joy for learning are encouraged. We provide experiences that will enrich tamariki's lives and give them the knowledge, skills and disposition they need to tackle new challenges.
We work in partnership with whānau and hold annual events, such as a quiz night and high tea, that are well-supported by our community.
If you'd like to visit our kindergarten, please call Katie on 049209818 to arrange a suitable time.
The position
At Holborn Kindergarten we value:
Play-based learning grounded in Te Whāriki
The unique personality that each child brings
Strong partnerships with our whānau and community
Celebrating Maori and Pacific cultures, languages and values.
The successful applicant will:
Enjoy working 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Aside from the daily lunch cover and weekly team meeting, there is some flexibility to set your own work schedule
Hold an ECE or primary teaching qualification and a current practicing certificate
Be a reliable, trustworthy and flexible team player who values manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and inclusive practice
receive competitive pay rates, 6 weeks annual leave and paid professional time during term breaks.
A Position Description for our teaching role can be found by clicking on the green link below.
Applying for this role
Applicants must have:
a relevant teaching qualification - a minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
a current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
a current first aid certificate
the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand before applying for this role - we are not an accredited employer.
To apply:
Applications should be emailed to Kristine Allen, HR Manager at kristine.allen@huttkindergartens.org.nz.
Please include the following documents:
covering letter that briefly explains your reason for applying and confirms you have the legal right to work in Aotearoa
CV with details of your work history and the contact details of two referees
Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
first aid certificate.
Applications close Wednesday 27th May at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about the application process, please phone 04 920 9841.
