Thinking about applying for a new teaching role? Whether you’re looking for your first position, ready for a change, or taking the next step in your education career, let’s make sure your CV is doing you justice. Now, if you’re looking to join Toi Toi Recruitment as a reliever, you don’t need a CV to get started! Our application process gathers the information we need about your experience, qualifications and work history. But if you’ve spotted a permanent or fixed-term role

Looking for work that fits around your life? Relieving could be just what you’re looking for. Have you been following Toi Toi Recruitment on social media and thought, “I’d love to give relieving a go!”? Maybe you’re ready to step back from a permanent position, returning to work after time away with your whānau, looking to fit work around other commitments, or enjoying retirement but still keen to get out and about a few days a week. Whatever your situation, relieving can off

When a reliever walks into your centre, they are stepping into a day that has already begun. Your team knows the routines, the personalities and all the little things that keep the day moving. You know who needs extra reassurance at drop-off, which tamariki find transitions difficult and where everything belongs. Your reliever arrives ready to help - but they need you to let them in on those things. A good welcome does not need to take long. A few thoughtful minutes at the be

Sometimes a relief shift comes together quickly. Someone is unwell, a team needs support, and you arrive at a centre or school you may never have stepped into before. On paper, you are there to fill a gap. But the value you bring goes far beyond simply meeting a staffing requirement. Walking into the unfamiliar Relievers regularly walk into environments where the routines, relationships and expectations have already been established. The permanent team knows which tamaiti nee

January often brings a rare pause for early childhood teachers and centre leaders across Hawke’s Bay. The holidays create space to reflect on the year that’s been and to start thinking about what the year ahead might look like, professionally and personally. Whether you’re an ECE teacher or educator considering your next step, or an early learning centre planning staffing for the months ahead, this is a great time to take stock of your options. At Toi Toi Recruitment, we work

Kia ora, my name is Kelly and I have been a reliever through Toi Toi Recruitment and wanted to share my experience. I was an experienced...

If you’ve ever wished for a role that gives you more flexibility, variety, and breathing room, relief work might be your perfect fit. There are plenty of reasons why educators choose to work as relievers instead of being permanently based in one centre. And if you’re doing relief work locally across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Clive, and wider Hawke’s Bay, the lifestyle benefits can be even better. Here’s what we see relievers love most about the job - and why it can be

Did you know, a student can be in the care of a relief teacher for the equivalent of one year or more throughout their education; a...

So you’ve managed to land an interview for your dream teaching role? Firstly, congratulations! Let’s get you prepared and feeling ready...