Willows Early Learning Centre · Otago
Qualified ECE Teacher
Early learningFull-time, Fixed-term (4 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcome
Willows Early Learning Centre in Cromwell, Otago, is seeking a qualified ECE teacher for a full-time fixed-term role from 4 January to 17 December 2027, covering maternity leave. You could work with under-twos, toddlers aged two to three-and-a-half, or preschoolers, depending on your strengths. Applicants need a current practising certificate; beginning teachers are welcome, with full pay parity and potential for permanent work.
- Three rooms: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Full pay parity rates
- Professional development in assessment and teaching
- Potential permanent position after fixed term
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term qualified ECE teaching role covering maternity leave from 4 January to 17 December 2027, with possible ongoing employment. Work in the under-two, toddler or preschool room according to your strengths, with full pay parity and a two-week Christmas closure.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised ECE teaching qualification
- Current practising certificate
- Warmth, reliability and initiative
- Strong relationships with families
- Commitment to Te Whāriki
- Commitment to quality teaching practice
About the school
Willows is a locally owned centre in a quiet part of Cromwell, with three rooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The centre is in Central Otago, near the lakes, vineyards and mountains, and supports children and whānau who often remain from infancy through to school.
How to apply
Apply by email with a CV and cover letter. Applications close on 27 November 2026; prospective applicants may visit the centre before applying.
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
- 4 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Willows Early Learning Centre is looking for a warm, capable qualified teacher to join our team full-time while one of our teachers is on maternity leave. This is a fixed-term role from 4/1/27 to 17/12/27, with potential for a permanent…”
The school
Willows Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 80
- Address
- 20 Pinot Noir Drive, Cromwell