Mobile Qualified Relief Kaiako

Qualified ECE relief teachers - explore the AKA difference

At a glance…

Term 2 & 3 fixed term - starting Term 2, 2024 Mobile Relief Teachers working across all our kindergartens. Must reside in either the North, West, or South area of Auckland Competitive salary and flexibility in days of work Guaranteed hours of work (6.25 hours work day) Start or grow your career with the AKA with supportive Head Teachers and Teaching teams Travel time and mileage reimbursement offered

Who we are

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai ō Tāmaki - Auckland Kindergarten Association is looking for one qualified, registered ECE teacher to join the Mobile Reliever team over the winter terms, working across our kindergartens, starting Term 2 2024 until the end of Term 3, 2024.

The fixed term Mobile Reliever position is part of a programme which begun in August 2022, to provide 'on the day' urgent relief assistance to our teaching teams. This position is a great opportunity for a passionate teacher who loves relief teaching, working across multiple sites, with the added bonus of guaranteed hours or is new to the Association and wanting to get their foot in the door and explore all that the AKA has to offer.

Our Mobile Relievers get to experience and learn the different and innovative uniqueness of our kindergartens and use this as an opportunity to add value and to learn along the way. They support the kindergartens when an urgent relief teacher is required and also gain a sense of belonging by having a home base (Wā Kāinga) kindergarten that they default to if not required anywhere else, providing the opportunity to build connections and feel like they are a part of a team.

Why relieve as a Mobile Reliever with AKA?

We offer a competitive salary working with the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement (KTCA 2023-2026), so your experience is reflected in your pay rate. This position offers flexibility with days of work to suit your lifestyle, with a minimum of three days per week. Shorter working day of 6.25 hours to provide a work/life balance. The opportunity to work in a variety of dynamic environments alongside inspiring, passionate and supportive team members.  Allocated non-contact time to contribute to the learning outcomes of tamariki and for your own growth and engagement in professional learning. As identified in the 2022 and 2023 Relievers survey, our relievers feel a strong sense of connection and commitment to the values and purpose of the AKA and want to be a more active part in this. Recent responses from our Head Teacher and Area Leader survey show that the Mobile Reliever programme is playing a pivotal role in achieving this. Whether you are just starting your career or looking for career development the Mobile Relieving role can open up some great opportunities. We already have success stories of Mobile Reliever's securing their dream job with the AKA after having undertaken a Mobile Reliever role. One on one guidance and support is offered to the Mobile Reliever from their Wā Kāinga kindergarten team and the Reliever Co-ordinator.

What our Mobile Relievers have to say:

"I love my job as a Mobile Reliever. It is an amazing opportunity to work with so many of the tamariki of Tāmaki Makaurau…. You will always be surrounded by passionate Kaiako and a supportive team that appreciate you being there." Cheryl, KiNZ Mobile Reliever

"Mobile relieving has given me a consistent, secure number of days I needed to work… I get to work in a variety of different kindergartens which is like PD every day" Ange, AKA Mobile Reliever

To be successful in this role there are a few things we require from you:

Be an ECE-trained teacher with a New Zealand ECE qualification (or NZQA-assessed equivalent overseas ECE qualification). Hold a current teacher practising certificate, Category 1 or 2. Available a minimum of three days per week. Hold a current First Aid certificate. Be committed to the ongoing success of the Mobile Reliever programme. Be flexible, a confident communicator and be able to use your initiative while working with our busy teams in our different kindergarten environments. Flexibility in travel is a must as you will be asked to move to different kindergartens each morning (travel time and mileage reimbursement offered). Access to a reliable means of transport and a mobile phone that you can be contactable on each morning. ICT is an important teaching tool in all of our kindergartens, so you will need to be competent and confident using technology in your teaching. Reside in either the North, West, or South area of Auckland.

If you can offer all of this and would love to join a professional team in a friendly, supportive workplace that offers the intrinsic reward of working for a well-respected charitable organisation then 'Apply Now'. Please indicate in your application which required area of Auckland you live in.

Applications close Friday 19 April 2024 (unless filled prior).

Please note, should you be successful, you will require a Statement of Service from your previous employers in order to calculate your pay rate.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

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