We have an exciting opportunity for a Provisionally Registered early childhood education teacher to join our team.
Permanent 40-hour week (5 days) work hours between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, with Monday staff meetings: 5:30 – 6:30pm.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 2,000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer. The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.
About the Department/Operation/Programme
The Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centres provide quality, Christian Early Childhood Care and Education and wrap-around whānau care services in the local community, within our community hub, at The Salvation Army, Newtown. Our core values are Awhi/Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Wairua.
About the role/job description
If you are looking for a place to call home in a small team to consolidate your learning and grow your teaching practice. This position will be based in our Infant and Toddler programme alongside an experienced kaiako who has specialised in this age group for many years and has a lot of learning to offer.
Benefits:
Our childcare is part of a collective agreement that has opted into pay parity by NZEI which can be viewed on their website at https://bit.ly/3IiwBeC and has some positive terms and conditions like Professional development allowance, and paid Teacher registration fees plus 5 hours of non-contact release time for full-time teachers. We have a two-week shutdown at Christmas and 2 dedicated teacher-only days during the year for team building and professional development. We would love you to join our supportive team and work for our awesome and inclusive organisation.
Person Specification
Contact information
For more information about this role please contact Amy Falk by emailing ecec.wellington@salvationarmy.org.nz
Request our TSA ECEC Employment application which is required for your application and ECE Job Description - Teacher 2022 for your further information.
Applications
To apply please send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to: ecec.wellington@salvationarmy.org.nz
Staff declaration Application form can be downloaded from: https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/help-us/career-opportunities
Applicants for this position will need to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Police Check and other child protection safety checks
We will interview any suitable candidate as they lodge their interest/completed application and appoint accordingly.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society – all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
The Salvation Army is committed to cultural diversity, and in New Zealand, our Tiriti partnership.
The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, including children, and upholding their rights to protection from abuse and/or neglect.