Hope Preschool · Southland
Early Childhood Kaiako
Early learningFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomePRT mentoring
Hope Preschool in Mataura, Southland, is seeking a full-time, permanent Early Childhood Kaiako for 40 hours weekly, from 9:00am to 5:30pm. The role suits qualified certificated early childhood or primary-trained teachers, including beginning teachers, who can work with diverse tamariki and whānau within the centre’s Christian philosophy. Benefits include paid registration, first aid and non-contact time.
- Purpose-built early learning environment
- One hour non-contact per eight-hour day
- Extended pay parity
- Not suitable for AEWV applicants
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026.
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About the role
This is a permanent, full-time kaiako role working 40 hours weekly, from 9:00am to 5:30pm. You will teach and support a diverse range of tamariki, work with whānau, and contribute to the centre’s Christian curriculum and practice. The role includes one hour of non-contact time per eight-hour day, extended pay parity, and paid registration and first aid.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified, certificated early childhood or primary-trained kaiako
- Ability to work with diverse tamariki and whānau
- Commitment to Christian philosophy and values
- Beginning teachers and new graduates welcome
About the school
Hope Preschool is a community-based, not-for-profit full-day early learning centre in Mataura, Southland. Its biblical philosophy and Christian values shape its operations, curriculum, and teaching practice.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 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
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 12 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Hope Preschool is a community-based, not for profit full-day early childhood centre in Mataura, Southland. Our biblical philosophy and values guide our operations, curriculum and teaching practice. We have a fulltime position, 40 hours per week, 9:00am-5:30pm. This position would…”
The school
Hope Preschool
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 53
- Address
- 1 Carlyle Street, Mataura