The Enchanted Garden · Canterbury
ECE Qualified Teacher
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/11/2026, End Date: 30/04/2027 (Maternity Leave)Beginning teachers welcome
The Enchanted Garden in Canterbury seeks a full-time registered early childhood teacher for maternity leave cover from 2 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. The role works with 2–5-year-old tamariki in a 33-child centre and is open to beginning teachers. Applicants need a recognised ECE qualification, Teaching Council registration and NZ work rights.
- Works with 2–5-year-old tamariki
- Full-time fixed-term maternity cover
- Full pay parity included
- Paid first aid certification
Closes 16 Oct 2026
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 2 Nov 2026
- Ends
- 30 Apr 2027
- Listed
- 4 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“The Enchanted Garden is seeking a passionate, motivated, and positive registered teacher to join our preschool team for a full‑time maternity cover position. The opportunity This role runs from November 2026 to May 2027 and focuses on our beautiful group…”