Bear Park Kohimarama · Auckland
Unqualified Teacher
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3Beginning teachers welcome
Bear Park Kohimarama in Auckland is seeking a part-time, permanent unqualified early childhood teacher for its Planning Cover team. The role is 14 hours weekly, working across all age groups while permanent teachers complete planning, and may suit someone undertaking ECE teacher education, including beginning teachers. A full-time New Zealand work visa is required.
- 14 hours per week
- Works across all age groups
- Reggio Emilia-inspired setting
- Permanent planning cover position
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Permanent part-time unqualified early childhood teacher in the Planning Cover team, working 14 hours weekly, up to 0.3 FTTE. You will work across all age groups while permanent room teams complete planning time. The role suits someone pursuing ECE teacher education, with no start date provided.
What they’re looking for
- Experience working as an unqualified early childhood teacher
- Ability to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
- Knowledge of Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy
- Compassion and patience
- New Zealand work visa permitting full-time employment
About the school
Bear Park Kohimarama is an early learning provider inspired by Reggio Emilia and owned and operated by qualified teachers. It offers large learning environments, below-regulation ratios, experienced staff and accessible leaders, with more than 39 years in early learning.
How to apply
Applications close on 20 November 2026. Applicants must hold a New Zealand work visa allowing full-time employment with Bear Park.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Unqualified teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 16 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“The role We are looking for an experienced Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our Planning Cover team at Bear Park Kohimarama. As part of this close-knit team, you will work across all age groups, supporting our children as the…”
The school
Bear Park Kohimarama
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 77
- Address
- 318 St Heliers Bay Road, Kohimarama, Auckland