Kilbirnie Early Learners · Wellington
Registered ECE Kaiako
Early learningPart-time (0.8 FTTE), Fixed-term (5 Jan to 2 Jul 2027)Beginning teachers welcome
Kilbirnie Early Learners in Wellington seeks a part-time registered ECE kaiako for a fixed-term 0.8 FTTE role from 5 January to 2 July 2027. The mixed-age centre serves up to 20 tamariki aged one to five and suits kaiako, including beginning teachers, who support free-play, child-led learning and whānau partnerships. A recognised ECE qualification, NZ registration and current practising certificate are required.
- 36 hours weekly including hui and non-contact time
- Monday to Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm
- Weekly kaiako hui until 4:45pm
- Full pay parity salary rates
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Part-time registered ECE kaiako role in a mixed-age setting for tamariki aged one to five, working with up to 20 children. The fixed-term position runs from 5 January to 2 July 2027 at 0.8 FTTE, with 36 hours weekly from Monday to Friday, including non-contact time and a weekly kaiako hui. The centre operates during school holidays but closes for two weeks over Christmas and New Year.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised ECE teaching qualification
- Current New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate
- Experience or interest in free-play, child-led learning
- Commitment to working closely with whānau
- Beginning teachers and experienced kaiako welcome
About the school
Kilbirnie Early Learners is a small, multicultural early learning centre in Wellington, owned by the community and governed by whānau. It provides a homelike environment for local families and places strong emphasis on relationships with whānau.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by 20 November 2026, or use the application contact to request further information.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 5 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 2 Jul 2027
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Kilbirnie Early Learners is a multicultural, community owned, whānau governed, mixed age ECE centre. We provide a small, homely learning environment for 20 tamariki maximum per day aged 1 to 5, from our local community. At KEL the development of…”
The school
Kilbirnie Early Learners
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 19
- Address
- 58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington