
List of Names of Centres Opted in to Pay Parity – Full, Extended Partial, Steps 1- 6 only, and Step 1 only
Below are the names of centres that have opted in
Below are the names of centres that have opted in
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The ECE Employer Guide is for all managers and persons who employ or are involved in the recruitment and employment of staff. It is a
If you would like to know how best to create a team contract then keep reading. Creating and signing a team contract is a great idea – it fosters teamwork by acting to cement agreed behaviours and establishing a platform […]
Have you been asked by a colleague, student, or employee for an employment reference? Here we explain your obligations, what to write, and ways to provide a job reference. If you are asked by an employer to provide a reference […]
The Staff Benefits and Wages Guide for Employers. We provide data on usual and common benefits provided to staff, such as discounted childcare, and by which services. Data on pay rates at different services, for staff in different positions and […]
An early childhood reliever is a much welcome part to any ECE service. Teachers and home-based coordinators will require annual or sick leave, or you may need someone to fill in, while you look for a new staff member. Whatever […]
DISCIPLINE AND COMPETENCE POLICY. A template to use for your discipline and competence policy. Date Effective: __/__/20__ Review Date: __/__/202_ Rationale <Service Name> is committed to providing children, staff and whānau with an environment which is safe and welcoming […]
Here is what you need to know when deciding how to respond to an employee who is late for work. Late for work – a one off or infrequent occurrence If you pay the employer by the hour you are under no obligation to pay […]
Here’s information on mandatory reporting of teachers includes for not meeting the required level of competence, dismals and resignations, possible serious misconduct, and criminal convictions. Should a confidentiality agreement be put in place as part of the settlement of an […]
Job description templates for various centre and home-based positions and examples. Creating an effective job description is an important part of the hiring and employment process. An appealing job description will attract the best candidates for the job you are […]
Safety checking is required of every person who has or may have access to children as part of their work, such as cleaners and cooks at early childhood services, must be safety checked in accordance with the Children’s Act 2014 before […]
Equality and acceptance of LGBT teachers in the New Zealand education system is still far from established. Discrimination can be subtle, such as whispering the word ‘gay’ so that the children can’t hear, but can also be obvious and inappropriate […]
Delegating as a leader. A key reason why the workload of a manager or leader can become unreasonable is that they can take on too much! When a teacher takes on a management role a common mistake is to assume […]
Employers’ obligations and rights on paying staff overtime and when they work outside of normal hours. This article covers what constitutes work outside of normal work hours that an employee must be paid for. NZ employment law that cannot be […]
“I have nothing against employing men – but why put my centre at risk? Parents don’t want a male tending to their child’s personal needs. This is the type of society we now live in.” owner of an early childhood […]
Good teamwork is vital. When most teachers/ educators are asked who the most important people in an early childhood service are, they will answer, “The Children”. Children are the ultimate reason that teachers have chosen a career in early childhood […]
EXAMPLE LETTER OF DISMISSAL. Below is a general draft letter of dismissal to assist you in learning how a letter can be constructed, and what things you need to consider including in it, Private and Confidential DATE: Dear <Insert Name> […]
Caring for yourself when managing a service or in the role of a leader. And, the responsibilities that owners and governance committees must meet in regard to supporting the manager and leaders. Introduction There seems to be the perception and […]
Regular annual pay reviews can help in developing and retaining a high-skilled and loyal staff. Reviewing staff pay is also a useful exercise to ensure that each member of staff is receiving pay that is appropriate and all legal obligations […]
Here are templates for a letter ‘of concern’ and a letter giving an early childhood employee a formal first or second warning. EXAMPLE LETTER OF CONCERN Private and Confidential DATE Dear <Name> Letter of Concern This letter is to formally […]
Union rights. Whether your early childhood service is party to a collective agreement or not – you need to know the ins and outs of the law on rights and duties in dealing with unions. There are also obligations you […]
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