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Teacher-in-Training

Poppies Preschool St Martins

Part-time (0.8 FTTE), PermanentEarly learning / kōhanga reo, In-training teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed Not specified · Closes 30 Nov 2026

About the role

We are looking for a teacher in training who is studying towards their early childhood qualification to work for us for approximately 16-30 hours per week, with opportunities to work with all age groups across our 3 classrooms. The ideal applicant would be enthusiastic, embraces play-based learning, builds strong relationships with whānau, shares our philosophy in sustainability, and caring for our environment, conscientious, flexible, committed to providing a high-quality programme for our tamariki and would have a desire to learn and grow while role modelling respectful practice towards tamariki. We are a well-established family owned and operated preschool with core values of Whanaungatanga, Mānakitanga and Ako. Our kaiako share a positive team culture who are supportive, dynamic and fun. We enjoy our spacious, natural playground and enjoy connecting with our whanau and community through excursions and events. We offer: home away from home great teacher/child ratios proud Enviroschool well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments free uniform a great supportive teaching team and management flexible hours. Applicants must already be living in New Zealand. Sorry we are unable to support visa applications. Check out our website for more information about us: https://www.poppiespreschool.co.nz/Our-Locations/Poppies-St-Martins/ We look forward to hearing from you!

Learning-area tags: Belonging / Mana Whenua, Communication / Mana Reo, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

How to apply

Laura Barrington Phone03 332 1330 Emailstmartins@poppiespreschool.co.nz

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