Puketapu Community Early Childhood Education Centre · Hawke's Bay
Teacher
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeOverseas teachers welcome
Puketapu Community Preschool in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent registered primary or early childhood teacher. The role begins in term 1 2027 and involves working with children aged two to five, Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, plus a weekly after-hours staff meeting. Beginning teachers and experienced applicants are welcome.
- Licensed for 27 children aged two to five
- Community-run, not-for-profit preschool
- Weekly after-hours staff meeting
- Accredited Employer Work Visa unavailable
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time teaching position for a registered primary or ECE teacher, working with children aged two to five. The role runs Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, with a weekly staff meeting after hours, and begins in term 1, 2027. The centre is licensed for 27 children and welcomes experienced teachers and beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Current registration as a primary or early childhood teacher
- Experience teaching, or recent teaching graduation
- Flexibility in daily work
- Collaborative work with children and colleagues
- Close engagement with whānau
About the school
Puketapu Community Preschool is an independent, not-for-profit centre run by the local community in Hawke’s Bay. It has a fully qualified teaching team and provides early learning in a well-resourced setting, working closely with whānau.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the headteacher. Applications close on 20 November 2026; the centre cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.
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
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm, plus weekly staff meeting after hours. We are looking for a registered primary or early childhood education (ECE) teacher to join our team at Puketapu Community Preschool. You may be an experienced teacher or…”
The school
Puketapu Community Early Childhood Education Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 42
- Address
- 693 Puketapu Road, Puketapu