ECE centre manager

BestStart Kilmarnock Street; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate ECE Centre Manager to lead a vibrant team in a welcoming, multicultural environment. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to shape a child-led curriculum while fostering strong relationships with tamariki and whānau. With a commitment to fun and empowering learning, the successful candidate will enjoy a supportive workplace, full pay parity, and numerous benefits including leadership coaching, subsidized health insurance, and career progression opportunities. If you are dedicated to excellence in early childhood education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leadership coaching and mentoring

Subsidised health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

Sick leave from day one

Access to confidential counselling (EAP)

Career progression through leadership pathways

Fully funded Teacher Certification

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a centre manager.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse and vibrant team in a multicultural environment.
• Empower others and foster a culture of growth and excellence.

Skills

Te Whāriki

Child-led learning

ECE regulations

Leadership

Education

Level 7 ECE qualification

Current Teacher Certification

Job description

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnE9-ece-centre-manager/

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnE9-ece-centre-manager/

BestStart Kilmarnock Street Canterbury

ECE centre manager

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, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

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Listed 9:57 am 29 April 2025 Closes 5pm 28 May 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAnE9

BestStart Kilmarnock Street is seeking an experienced and passionate centre manager to lead our diverse and vibrant team. Conveniently located near the CBD and Westfield Riccarton, our centre is a welcoming, multicultural environment where children’s cultures and identities are celebrated through a rich, child-led curriculum.

We believe learning should be fun, empowering, and driven by children’s interests, supported by our talented team of teachers. Strong relationships with tamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything we do.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

At BestStart, our people are valued and supported to succeed. We are proud to have opted into Full Pay Parity and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Subsidised health insurance and free flu vaccinations
• Sick leave from day one
• Access to confidential counselling (EAP)
• Career progression through leadership pathways
• Fully funded Teacher Certification

You’ll also have the opportunity to join our Independent Centre Manager programme, gaining greater autonomy and rewards for delivering strong outcomes.

About you:

You will hold a Level 7 ECE qualification and current Teacher Certification, with at least two years' experience as a centre manager. You will bring strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to child-led learning and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Your leadership style will empower others and foster a culture of growth and excellence.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Emma Poole
[e-mail]
(027) 180 01747

Vacancy link:
best-start.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/details/Centre_Manager_(BestStart_Kilmarnock_Street)-1093732

Vacancy reference #: 1HAnE9

Listed 9:57 am 29 April 2025 Closes 5pm 28 May 2025 Find out about writing CVs on careers

BestStart Kilmarnock Street NZ

ECE centre details

BestStart Kilmarnock Street

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 70

Service ID: 70172
ERO report
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Physical address:
27 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch

Postal Address:
Manukau City, South Auckland 2241

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