Qualified Planning Cover
Posted 2026-09-16 · Verified live 2026-09-16
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<p>The Role<br>At the end of a cul-de-sac, in the leafy suburb of Mt Eden, lives our Bear Park Mt Eden centre. While on the fringe of inner-city Auckland, our centre has a relaxed neighbourhood vibe, with ample outdoor space and birdsong trickling down from the tall Pūriri trees.</p>
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<p>We are currently looking for a Qualified Teacher to join us in a part-time Planning Cover position for 14 hours per week. At Bear Park we offer each of our room teams 3 hours dedicated group planning per week. Our Planning Cover team work across all age groups allowing each team time to plan enriching, individualised learning opportunities for our children. </p>
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<p>This is a wonderful opportunity to work 2 days per week across all age groups in the centre. </p>
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<p>Bear Park Mt Eden proudly holds a deep sense of connection with its children, their families and the wider surrounding community and follows a strong Reggio Emilia philosophy. </p>
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<p>Why Bear Park?<br>Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of experience. Founded, owned and operated by teachers, we offer a wide range of unique benefits for our kaiako.<br><br></p>
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<li>Wonderful teacher-to-child ratios</li>
<li>Three hours of dedicated group planning time every week</li>
<li>A Centre Director who spends a significant amount of time on the floor working alongside the team</li>
<li>Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders</li>
<li>Large, engaging learning environments with high-quality resources</li>
<li>Endless professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress your career<br></li>
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<p><br>What Next?<br></p>
<p>At Bear Park, we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners.</p>
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<p>Our philosophy is grounded in relationships, curiosity and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to work alongside a team that values great teaching, continuous learning and strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
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<p>Join Bear Park Mt Eden and be part of a team making a difference every day.</p>
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<p>Candidates must be a New Zealand Resident or Citizen, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa that permits full-time employment, to be considered for this position.</p>
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