Beginnings and Beyond Quality Preschool · Bay of Plenty
Qualified ECE kaiako
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.2Job share possible
Beginnings and Beyond Quality Preschool in Papamoa is seeking a qualified and fully registered ECE kaiako for a permanent part-time role from January 2027. The position offers 20–25 hours weekly between 8am and 3pm, with flexible days and possible reduced school-holiday hours, in a mixed-age centre licensed for 24 tamariki.
- NZ-recognised ECE qualification and full registration required
- Current First Aid Certificate required
- Extended pay parity and subsidised childcare
- Small whānau-focused team of four kaiako
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Permanent part-time ECE kaiako role for 20–25 hours weekly, with availability required between 8am and 3pm. Days and hours can be arranged, with the option to reduce hours during school holidays; the position begins in January 2027 and is up to 0.2 FTTE. The role involves working with tamariki across mixed ages in a small teaching team.
What they’re looking for
- NZ-recognised ECE teaching qualification
- Full New Zealand teacher registration
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Reliable and warm approach to care and education
- Respectful, responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Enjoys working in a small collaborative team
About the school
Beginnings and Beyond is a small, mixed-age preschool in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, licensed for 24 tamariki. It describes itself as warm, welcoming and centred on belonging, strong relationships and connections with tamariki and whānau.
How to apply
Send a CV to the centre by email by 30 November 2026. Applicants must already have New Zealand work rights and meet the required qualification and registration conditions.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a fully qualified and registered ECE kaiako looking for a part-time role within a small, supportive and whānau-focused centre? Beginnings and Beyond is a small mixed-age centre in Papamoa, licensed for just 24 tamariki. We pride ourselves on…”
The school
Beginnings and Beyond Quality Preschool
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 23
- Address
- 209 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Tauranga