BestStart Petone · Wellington
ECE Qualified Teacher
Early learningFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomePRT mentoring
BestStart Petone in Wellington is seeking a full-time, permanent Qualified and Certificated ECE Teacher for 40 hours weekly on a Monday-to-Friday rotating roster. The role works with tamariki over two, planning child-led learning and supporting wellbeing alongside a collaborative team. Applicants need a Level 7 ECE qualification and current New Zealand Teacher Certification; beginning teachers are welcome.
- Over-2s teaching role
- Full Pay Parity offered
- Te Whāriki and child-led learning
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time ECE teaching position for 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday on a rotating roster. You will work with children aged over two, planning responsive learning experiences within a collaborative teaching team. The role is covered by the full pay parity scheme and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Level 7 early childhood education teaching qualification
- Current New Zealand teacher certification
- Understanding of Te Whāriki and child-led learning
- Knowledge of early childhood regulations and quality practice
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Ability to build relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
About the school
BestStart Petone is an early learning centre in Wellington with a close-knit team. Its practice focuses on relationships, wellbeing, child-led learning, ongoing improvement, and connections with tamariki and whānau.
How to apply
Apply through the advertised BestStart recruitment process, providing the requested application information. Applications close on 12 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
“At BestStart Petone, relationships, wellbeing, and quality teaching are at the heart of everything we do. Our close-knit team values continuous learning, child-led curriculum, and meaningful connections with tamariki and whānau. We're looking for a passionate Qualified and Certificated ECE…”
The school
BestStart Petone
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 105
- Address
- Unit 2 & 3 22-32 Nevis Street, Petone, Lower Hutt