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Busy Bees Terrace End Manawatu/Whanganui

ECE Unregistered Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Fixed-term (16 Nov 2026 to 30 Jul 2027)
  • Suitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Join Busy Bees Terrace End, where your passion for early childhood education will be encouraged, nurtured, and supported. Our spacious, purpose-built centre is home to a welcoming team of experienced kaiako who are committed to helping aspiring teachers grow in confidence and capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to creating positive learning experiences for tamariki.

This is a fixed-term role until July 2027, working 32 hours per week.

Why join us?

  • Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching
  • Staff uniforms provided
  • Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Subsidised childcare
  • Annual flu vaccinations and access to EAP services
  • Be part of a respected national organisation with established systems and support

About the role

As an Unregistered Teacher, you will:

  • Support the delivery of a curriculum guided by Te Whāriki
  • Provide nurturing, responsive care that helps tamariki feel safe, secure, and valued
  • Foster an inclusive environment where every child can thrive
  • Build positive relationships with children, whānau, colleagues, and the wider community
  • Help maintain a safe, engaging, and well-resourced learning environment
  • Assist with documenting and celebrating children's learning and development

About you

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
  • Builds positive relationships through warm and authentic communication
  • Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to learning
  • Acts with integrity, professionalism, and care
  • Creates a welcoming environment where children and whānau feel a strong sense of belonging

If you're ready to take the next step in your ECE journey with a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Direct enquiries to:

Allie Riddy

How to apply

Apply online

Role details

Role
Unqualified teacher
Sector
Early learning / kōhanga reo
Position
Full-time, Fixed-term (16 Nov 2026 to 30 Jul 2027)
Reason for fixed-term position
Maternity Leave cover
Region
Manawatu/Whanganui

Employer

Busy Bees Terrace End

104 - 110 Napier Road, Terrace End, Palmerston North

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