Teacher, full-time, permanent

Located in Upper Hutt, we provide care and education for tamariki from 3 months old This role will commence on 12 October (start of Term 4) The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2026-2028. Who are we? Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for over 95 years, 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 share 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. Titiro Whakamua Kindergarten is attached to the Teen Parent School at Heretaunga College, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. This kaupapa plays a vital role in creating inclusive pathways for whānau to continue their learning journey, while tamariki thrive in a nurturing environment. A significant focus of this role is working with babies and very young children, requiring a Teacher who is confident, gentle and nurturing. They’ll be happy to spend lots of time cuddling and soothing pēpi. Māmās are a constant and welcome presence – our close proximity to the Teen Parent School allows mums to pop in at any time to feed, hold and play with their baby. We place a strong emphasis on relationships, attachment, and creating calm, secure environments where pēpi feel safe, valued and cared for. We are committed to an equitable and culturally responsive practice, where children’s identities, languages, cultures and strengths are recognised and celebrated. The position We are seeking a warm, committed and collaborative Teacher to join our team. We value: Play based learning grounded in Te Whāriki, with a strong focus on infants Secure attachments and responsive caregiving for pēpi Strong whānau partnerships and community connections Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice Supporting young parents to engage in education alongside their tamariki. The successful applicant will: Work collaboratively in a fully qualified team Provide high‑quality, nurturing care for babies and young children Plan and implement a responsive, play based curriculum Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community. We’re looking for a Teacher who: Holds an ECE teaching qualification and current practicing certificate Loves working with babies and has previous experience in a similar role Has a commitment to Māori and Pacifica tamariki Uses, or is willing to learn te reo Māori and Pacific languages. Working at Titiro Whakamua Kindergarten will allow you to: experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities complete a robust induction process led by your Senior Head Teacher receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association. Applications close Thursday 3rd September at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr