Poppies Preschool St Martins · Canterbury
Teacher-in-Training
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.8Beginning teachers welcomeJob share possible
Poppies Preschool St Martins in Canterbury is seeking a teacher-in-training studying towards an early childhood qualification. This permanent, part-time role offers approximately 16–30 hours weekly, up to 0.8 FTTE, across all age groups in three classrooms; it suits beginning teachers and applicants already living in New Zealand. The start date is not stated, and visa applications cannot be supported.
- Early childhood qualification study required
- Work across three classrooms
- Approximately 16–30 hours weekly
- Permanent role, up to 0.8 FTTE
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026.
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About the role
This permanent, part-time teacher-in-training role involves approximately 16–30 hours weekly, working with all age groups across three classrooms. Applicants should be studying towards an early childhood qualification; beginning teachers are welcome. The role is offered at up to 0.8 FTTE, with flexible hours.
What they’re looking for
- Studying towards an early childhood teaching qualification
- Commitment to play-based learning
- Strong relationships with whānau
- Interest in sustainability and environmental care
- Flexible and conscientious practice
- Respectful role modelling with tamariki
About the school
Poppies Preschool St Martins is a family-owned and operated preschool with three classrooms. Its stated values are Whanaungatanga, Mānakitanga and Ako, with a natural playground, Enviroschool status, and connections with whānau and the wider community.
How to apply
Applicants must already be living in New Zealand; visa applications cannot be supported. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- In-training teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 13 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a teacher in training who is studying towards their early childhood qualification to work for us for approximately 16-30 hours per week, with opportunities to work with all age groups across our 3 classrooms. The ideal…”
The school
Poppies Preschool St Martins
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 70
- Address
- 61 St Martins Road, St Martins, Christchurch