Gladstone Pre-School · Southland
Kaiako
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.4Beginning teachers welcome
Gladstone Pre-School in Southland is seeking a permanent, part-time kaiako for its early learning and kōhanga reo setting, working mainly with infants and toddlers. The role is up to 0.4 FTTE, beginning 11 January 2027, with set Monday, Tuesday and Thursday hours, and is open to beginning teachers; extra relieving work may be available.
- Permanent role from 11 January 2027
- Mainly works with infants and toddlers
- Up to 0.4 FTTE
- Additional relieving hours available
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Permanent part-time kaiako role of up to 0.4 FTTE, working mainly with infants and toddlers. Hours are Monday 8:45am–4pm and Tuesday 8:30am–4:30pm on a fortnightly pattern, plus Thursday 8:45am–3:15pm. The role begins on 11 January 2027, with relieving work available before and after commencement; beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- Experience or interest in working with infants and toddlers
- Warm, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Responsive, nurturing and respectful practice
- Respect for identity, language and culture
- Collaborative approach to working with the team
- Commitment to ongoing learning as a kaiako
About the school
Gladstone Pre-School is an early learning service in Southland. Its practice is shaped by empowerment, relationships, community and learning, with a focus on how tamariki and whānau experience the service.
How to apply
Send a CV and brief cover letter to the school, outlining your background and interest in the role. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a caring, passionate Early Childhood Kaiako who loves working with infants and toddlers and building genuine relationships with tamariki and whānau? We have a permanent position working primarily with our infants and toddlers, starting from 11 January 2027…”
The school
Gladstone Pre-School
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 89
- Address
- 20 Lewis Street, Gladstone-Invercargill, Invercargill