Work with Utopia

We’re always on the lookout for teachers who want to take their passion for teaching to the next level.

Work when you want

Competitive rate

Utopia offers you the most competitive rate in this field as we recognize your dedication and determination as early childhood educators.

Flexibility & Freedom

We help qualified and unqualified ECE staff find relief work that best matches their schedule.

Plus – you will be paid weekly.

Enrich your Teaching Life

You will be immersed in various diverse ECE centres and their different teaching styles and philosophies – Allowing you to become an adaptable well-rounded teacher.

Why us...

We value your pivotal role in the initiation of early childhood development.
We value your effort and hard work as an educator.
Pay Parity - We strongly believe that dignity and fairness are key values that embody teaching.
Free Professional Development workshops that will help you champion and control your career.
Flexibility, not only in terms of time and schedule, but also we can be your alternative platform to support the way you want to operate.
We offer a competitive hourly rate that reflects all of the above.
Help you gain a permanent role from a centre you've worked and liked.

REGISTER TO BE A RELIEVER

"A REASON FOR BEING"

Why centres need to sign up?

We need to create your profile and verify your license information. You have the chance to access to all our clients’ returns.
How much does it cost to register?

Nothing. It’s free.
How do I book an ECE reliever?

Download Utopia Education App. Sign up as a centre. Fill in "Create A Job" form and click "Submit". We will connect you with the ECE support teacher.
What is the hourly rate for relief teachers?

Unqualified Relievers is NZD 32.00 + GST. Qualified and Registered Relievers (Primary or Early Childhood) is NZD 49.00 + GST.
What is 14-Days Advance Booking?

With any jobs that are created through 14-Days Advance Booking portal in Utopia app, a 5% discount is taken off your booking fee.
What time periods can be booked?

Utopia is available 24/7/ Whenever you need us, simply create a job through our App and we will match you up with a reliever.
Do I have to pay a placement fee if I want to offer a reliever a permanent position?

Definitely not, you do not have to pay any placement fee at all. Furthermore, with our current promotion of 10% off job bookings until the end of March 2023, and our 5% off 14-Days Advance Booking, you can have approximately 200 qualified hours or 295 unqualified hours of booking! Instead of paying 8K placement fee, you could use this discount to trial our teachers to find the perfect fit for your centre if needed.
How much notification I need to give if I were to cancel or amend the booking?

Any cancellations of a confirmed job booking must be made with no less than 24 hours notice from the start of the confirmed job booking. Confirmed job booking cannot be cancelled within 24 hours. If you cancel less than 24 hours with, you will be charged 30% of the full amount of your booking hours. You will not be charged a cancellation fee if no Candidate has confirmed your jobs yet.
When do I get invoiced after booking a reliever?

Invoice go out daily with payment due 5 working days from receipt of invoice.
Are relief teachers vetted?

Yes, they are vetted via a work reference and police check before they can apply for jobs. They meet safety checking and vulnerable children requirements.

Why centres need to sign up?

We need to create your profile and verify your license information. You have the chance to access to all our clients’ returns.
How much does it cost to register?

Nothing. It’s free.
How do I book an ECE reliever?

Download Utopia Education App. Sign up as a centre. Fill in "Create A Job" form and click "Submit". We will connect you with the ECE support teacher.
What is the hourly rate for relief teachers?

Unqualified Relievers is NZD 32.00 + GST. Qualified and Registered Relievers (Primary or Early Childhood) is NZD 49.00 + GST.
What is 14-Days Advance Booking?

With any jobs that are created through 14-Days Advance Booking portal in Utopia app, a 5% discount is taken off your booking fee.
What time periods can be booked?

Utopia is available 24/7/ Whenever you need us, simply create a job through our App and we will match you up with a reliever.
Do I have to pay a placement fee if I want to offer a reliever a permanent position?

Definitely not, you do not have to pay any placement fee at all. Furthermore, with our current promotion of 10% off job bookings until the end of March 2023, and our 5% off 14-Days Advance Booking, you can have approximately 200 qualified hours or 295 unqualified hours of booking! Instead of paying 8K placement fee, you could use this discount to trial our teachers to find the perfect fit for your centre if needed.
How much notification I need to give if I were to cancel or amend the booking?

Any cancellations of a confirmed job booking must be made with no less than 24 hours notice from the start of the confirmed job booking. Confirmed job booking cannot be cancelled within 24 hours. If you cancel less than 24 hours with, you will be charged 30% of the full amount of your booking hours. You will not be charged a cancellation fee if no Candidate has confirmed your jobs yet.
When do I get invoiced after booking a reliever?

Invoice go out daily with payment due 5 working days from receipt of invoice.
Are relief teachers vetted?

Yes, they are vetted via a work reference and police check before they can apply for jobs. They meet safety checking and vulnerable children requirements.

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