Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre · Otago
Teacher for 2027
Early learningFull-time, Fixed-term (19 Jan to 22 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeOverseas teachers welcome
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Wānaka seeks a full-time early childhood teacher for a fixed-term position from 19 January to 22 December 2027, working 35 hours weekly. The role suits a qualified or trainee kaiako, including beginning teachers, who can support play-based, nature-focused learning and build strong relationships with children and whānau; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Small community-owned centre in Wānaka
- 35 hours per week
- Nature-based learning and extensive outdoor environment
- Fixed-term role through December 2027
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time early childhood teaching role for 35 hours a week, from 19 January to 22 December 2027. The teacher will plan play-based learning under Te Whāriki, support children’s wellbeing and belonging, build relationships with whānau, and work in a close team. Beginning teachers and teachers completing a recognised New Zealand early childhood qualification may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised New Zealand early childhood qualification or current study towards one
- New Zealand teacher registration or progress towards registration
- Commitment to relationships, wellbeing, and learning through nature
- Reflective and warm approach to early childhood practice
- Ability to work collaboratively in a close team
- Respectful relationships with children and whānau
About the school
Aspiring Beginnings is a small, community-owned early learning centre in Wānaka with strong community connections. Its values focus on children, whānau, kaiako wellbeing, care for the natural world, relationships, and nature-based learning.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the centre. Applications close on 20 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
- fixed term
- Starts
- 19 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 22 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate early childhood teacher or teacher in training who is looking for a centre that embraces: Tiakitanga – we show care and aroha to Papatuanuku. Mana Manaki – we see the glimmer and make it shine. Kōrero…”
The school
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 48
- Address
- 120 Warren Street, Wanaka