Nettie Riley Kindergarten - Full-time Teacher
Permanent position at our all-day, all-year kindergarten
8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
6 weeks annual leave (5 of which can be applied for and taken throughout the year)
7 days paid Professional Leave
Competitive Salary and PLD opportunities
You're welcome to come and visit us - call 04 567 0142 to arrange a time.
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for over 95 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who can share in that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 20 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hill and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Nettie Riley Kindergarten
Nettie Riley Kindergarten is located on Witako Street in central Lower Hutt. We offer an all-day, all-year service for 2-5 year olds. This is a great option for families who value the kindergarten teaching philosophy and require a longer day service.
As an all-year service, the kindergarten remains open during the term breaks, with a two-week closure period over Christmas/New Year and on public holidays.
The kindergarten is on the ground level in the Hutt Valley Heath Hub with a spacious outdoor area that wraps around the building, providing a variety of spaces for tamariki to learn and play. We believe in creating a calm and respectful learning environment where tamariki are encouraged to actively explore and discover at their own pace.
Hutt City Kindergartens is dedicated to providing the best education for tamariki, with a 100% qualified and experienced teaching team.
We welcome visits from interested applicants - feel free to call us to arrange a time to come in.
The position
We are looking for an energetic and dedicated teacher to join us at Nettie Riley Kindergarten. Our teachers are passionate about providing learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and wonder - are you excited to bring your own skills, talents and experiences into our team?
Working at Nettie Riley Kindergarten will allow you to:
take most of your annual leave at times that suit you
experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
complete a robust induction process, led by an HCK Senior Teacher
enjoy free, all-day off-street parking
receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association.
To be successful at Nettie Riley, you will need to:
have a strong understanding of Te Whāriki
be a committed team player, with an enthusiastic "can do" attitude
be able to work from 8.30am - 5.00pm
have an understanding of the curiosity approach
be passionate and committed to teaching and learning, with a focus on delivering quality
have excellent communication skills and a great sense of humour!
A Position Description for our Teaching role can be found at the following link.
Applying for this role
Applicants must hold a:
Minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
Current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Current first aid certificate.
We offer competitive pay rates, 6 weeks’ annual leave and paid professional time.
Applications close Friday 17th May, 5pm - however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Kristine Allen, HR Manager at hr@huttkindergartens.org.nz or phone 04 920 9841.
Please note that we can only accept applications from people with the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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Contact Us
Phone: 04 920 9800
Email: info@huttkindergartens.org.nz
Head Office Physical Address: Level 2, 135 Witako Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt 5011
Postal Address: PO Box 30552, Lower Hutt 5040
2024 Term Dates
Term 1: 19 Jan – 12 Apr
Term 2: 29 Apr – 5 Jul
Term 3: 22 Jul – 27 Sep
Term 4: 14 Oct – 20 Dec
