ECE Nursery Teacher - Heathcote (Full Time)

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join our team in Heathcote Valley. If you’re committed to fostering children’s development in a nurturing and supportive environment, and you enjoy being part of a vibrant local community, we’d love to hear from you.

• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and career progression
• Full Pay Parity remuneration scheme
• Purpose-built facilities designed for the comfort of children and staff
• Locally owned and operated, with hands-on support from our directors and management team
• Exciting future growth across our network of custom-built centres, offering long-term opportunities and ongoing professional development

• Provide a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the well-being of each child.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow an engaging and age-appropriate curriculum to foster a love for learning.
• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain detailed records of each child's progress.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute enriching activities and events.
• Act as a person responsible for the centre, as directed.

• We're seeking a qualified teacher to join the team, starting in the new year.
• Desire to work with children aged 0-2 years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Ideally you will be flexible in working across all ages in the preschool environment.
• We are a Montessori Preschool and as such, this opportunity will suit people who are either experienced in, or interested in learning about, the Montessori philosophy of teaching.
• Ability to work across a Monday to Friday roster, 35-40 hours per week.
• Successful applicants will have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are not currently providing visa sponsorship opportunities to offshore applicants.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children? We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV and a cover letter via the “Apply Now” link below.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be reviewing applications after the festive season, therefore suitable applications will be contacted from 12 January 2026 onwards.