Nettie Riley Kindergarten - Full-time Teacher
Permanent position at our all-day, all-year kindergarten
8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
6 weeks annual leave
Competitive salary and PLD opportunities
You're welcome to come and visit us - call Christina on 04 567 0142 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, Wallaceville and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Nettie Riley Kindergarten
Nettie Riley Kindergarten is located in central Lower Hutt. We offer an all-day, all-year service for families who value the kindergarten teaching philosophy and require a longer day service for their 2-5 year old children.
As an all-year service, the kindergarten remains open during the term breaks, with a two-week closure period over Christmas/New Year and on public holidays.
The kindergarten is on the ground level in the Hutt Valley Heath Hub with a spacious outdoor area that wraps around the building, providing a variety of spaces for tamariki to learn and play. We believe in creating a calm and respectful learning environment where tamariki are encouraged to actively explore and discover at their own pace.
Hutt City Kindergartens is dedicated to providing the best education for tamariki, with a 100% qualified and experienced teaching team.
The position
We are looking for an energetic and dedicated teacher to join us at Nettie Riley 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 Nettie Riley Kindergarten will allow you to:
take most of your annual leave at times that suit you
experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association.
To be successful at Nettie Riley, you will need to:
have a strong understanding of Te Whāriki
be a committed team player, with an enthusiastic "can do" attitude
be able to work from 8.30am - 5.00pm
have excellent communication skills and a great sense of humour!
A Position Description for our Teaching role can be found at the following link.
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 Sunday 14th June at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about the application process, please phone 04 920 9841.
