Inspiring ECE Centre Manager — Lead, mentor, and grow

Kiwi Kids Preschool; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Pay Parity

Paid teacher registration

First aid training

Discounted childcare for your tamariki

Strong support from the owners

Job summary

Kiwi Kids Preschool in Christchurch is seeking an experienced centre manager to lead day-to-day operations and mentor the teaching team, ensuring high-quality teaching and curriculum delivery.

The role requires proven leadership in an ECE setting, a recognised ECE qualification, current teacher registration, and strong knowledge of ECE legislation, MOE funding, licensing criteria and ERO requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised ECE qualification and current full teacher registration.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in an ECE setting.
• Able to coach, mentor and develop kaiako and lead a teaching team.
• Strong understanding of ECE legislation, MOE funding, licensing criteria and ERO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the centre and mentor the teaching team.
• Promote high-quality teaching practice and curriculum delivery.
• Ensure compliance with MOE licensing and ERO expectations.
• Oversee policies, health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Support financial management, occupancy growth and strategic planning.
• Build strong relationships with children, whānau, staff and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Coaching & mentoring

Financial awareness

Operational planning

Education

ECE qualification

Teacher registration

Tools

Infocare

Job description

Kiwi Kids Preschool in Christchurch is seeking an experienced centre manager to lead day-to-day operations and mentor the teaching team, ensuring high-quality teaching and curriculum delivery.

The role requires proven leadership in an ECE setting, a recognised ECE qualification, current teacher registration, and strong knowledge of ECE legislation, MOE funding, licensing criteria and ERO requirements.