The Haven Early Learning - Belmont · Auckland
Kaiako
Early learningFull-time, Fixed-term (23 Nov 2026 to 16 Jul 2027)PRT mentoring
The Haven Early Learning in Belmont, Auckland, is seeking a full-time kaiako for a fixed-term role from 23 November 2026 to 16 July 2027, covering parental leave. The position is open to qualified and unqualified applicants with experience working with tamariki, and involves relationships with whānau, care routines, learning documentation, and applying Te Whāriki, te reo and tikanga Māori.
- Qualified and unqualified applicants considered
- Full-time parental leave cover
- Small group sizes and generous ratios
- Mentoring towards full teacher certification
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time kaiako role from 23 November 2026 to 16 July 2027, covering parental leave. You will work with a small group of tamariki, supporting care routines, play, learning documentation and relationships with whānau. The centre offers extended pay parity, professional development and mentoring, including certification support for provisionally certificated teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified or unqualified kaiako with experience working with tamariki
- Understanding of Te Whāriki
- Commitment to te reo and tikanga Māori
- Clear communication with whānau and colleagues
- Collaborative approach to working
About the school
The Haven is a small boutique early learning centre in Belmont, Auckland, with small groups and a focus on nature, community and belonging. It provides a calm, well-resourced environment with generous ratios and a supportive team.
How to apply
Send a CV and short cover letter explaining your interest in the role through the centre's application email. Applications close on 30 November 2026; early applications are encouraged because interviews may begin before the closing date.
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
- 23 Nov 2026
- Ends
- 16 Jul 2027
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“The Haven is a small boutique early learning centre in Belmont. We believe tamariki deserve a strong connection to nature and to community. We have a small group size, so every child, whānau and kaiako feel a deep sense of…”
The school
The Haven Early Learning - Belmont
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 31
- Address
- 9 Preston Ave, Belmont, Auckland