Centre manager

Sweet Pea Early Learning Centre; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early learning centre in Canterbury seeks an experienced centre manager to lead a passionate team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ECE teacher, bringing creativity and a strong understanding of Te Whāriki. With ongoing professional development support, the successful applicant will cultivate a collaborative culture and promote the centre while enhancing its reputation within the community.

Benefits

Ongoing support and professional development

Empowerment to lead with autonomy

Strong community reputation

Qualifications

• Experience in centre operations, licensing, compliance, and team mentoring.
• Deep understanding of Te Whāriki and its practical application.
• Inspiration and ability to nurture a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated teaching team with heart.
• Drive enrolments and enhance the centre’s profile in the community.
• Empower autonomy and shape centre culture for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Fully qualified and registered ECE teacher

Job description

Sweet Pea Early Learning Centre Canterbury

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Centre manager

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Pay Parity, Ongoing Pd

Are you an experienced ECE leader who is deeply passionate about early learning?

Do you dream of inspiring a passionate team, leading with heart, and making a genuine difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau?

Sweet Pea Early Learning is on the lookout for a centre manager who is not only fully qualified but also brings a spark of creativity, a deep understanding of Te Whāriki, and a powerful presence to uplift our dedicated teaching team.

• A fully qualified and registered ECE teacher with leadership experience
• A deep understanding of Te Whāriki and its practical application through provocations, inquiry-based learning, and intentional teaching
• An inspiring leader who can cultivate a collaborative team culture and bring our core values to life.
• A confident communicator and brand advocate, able to promote the centre with warmth and professionalism to the local community.
• A growth-minded individual who sees potential, not just problems, and is excited to help drive enrolments and enhance our centre’s profile
• Experience with centre operations, licensing, compliance, and team mentoring.
• We’re licensed for 75 children and have a strong community reputation for offering that "little something extra" to tamariki and parents
• Our centre is built on authentic relationships, creativity, and inclusion.
• You'll be empowered to lead with autonomy, shape centre culture, and grow your leadership career with the support of a forward-thinking management team.
• On-going support and professional development so you can grow as a leader at Sweet Pea.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge please send us your CV and updated cover letter to [e-mail]

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 75

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