Cherry's Early Learning Centre · Canterbury
ECE Kaiako - 2-5 year olds - Enviroschool
Early learningPart-time (0.8 FTTE), Fixed-term (11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Cherry’s Early Learning Centre in Beckenham, Canterbury, is seeking an ECE kaiako for children aged 2–5. This 0.8 FTTE fixed-term role runs from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2028, covering four days from Monday to Thursday, with optional Friday relieving; beginning teachers may apply.
- Natural play garden setting
- Full pay parity
- Qualified team with teacher aides
- Current practising certificate required
Closes in 3 days
Applications close 8 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Part-time fixed-term ECE kaiako role in the older children’s area, working with tamariki aged two to five. The role is 0.8 FTTE across four days, approximately 32 hours each week from Monday to Thursday, from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2028, with optional Friday relieving. Teaching takes place in a natural play garden and includes care, learning support, documentation, and work with whānau.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher’s practising certificate
- Appropriate early childhood education qualification
- Knowledge of child development and Te Whāriki
- Experience with inquiry, internal evaluation, and intentional teaching
- Strong learning documentation and communication skills
- Commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices
About the school
Cherry’s Early Learning Centre is a privately owned, family-run centre in Beckenham that has operated since 1991. It is a Green Gold Enviroschool with a home-like setting and a focus on sustainability, professional growth, and staff wellbeing.
How to apply
Send a CV and application letter to the centre, with enquiries directed to the employing centre. Applications close on 8 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 11 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 10 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Cherry’s Early Learning Centre, a Green Gold Enviroschool, is seeking a passionate and dedicated kaiako to join our Older Children’s area (ages 2-5). This is a great opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled and qualified teachers in…”
The school
Cherry's Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 60
- Address
- 45 Riverview Street, Beckenham, Christchurch