Centre Manager

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Hastings; Hawke's Bay; Sur place; NZD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounted childcare

Registration support

Pay parity partner

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Hastings in Hastings is seeking a confident leader to manage and inspire an established ECE team. You will motivate, coach, and support your staff while delivering high-quality tamariki learning experiences.

Role blends strategic management with hands-on teaching, supporting te ao Māori and te whānau, and maintaining strong connections with the local community. The position is full-time and permanent, located on site in Hawke's Bay.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification with full teacher certification.
• Experience as Centre Manager or substantial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and curriculum leadership.
• Excellent administration, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience in performance management, staff development, and mentoring.
• Sound operational and financial management skills.
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Achieve financial and occupancy targets while upholding our core principles and commitments to tamariki and whānau.
• Oversee daily operations with precision, fostering a supportive and enriching environment that enhances tamariki wellbeing and development.
• Mentor and guide a dedicated team of educators and teachers, reflecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori as tangata whenua.
• Balance management duties with hands-on teaching, leading by example.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Staff development

Communication

Curriculum leadership

Formation

ECE qualification

Full teacher certification

Description du poste

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Hastings Hawke's Bay

Full time, Permanent

• Lead an Established ECE Team: Inspire excellence in Hastings
• Shape Young Futures: Create magical learning environments for tamariki
• Grow Your Career: Balance hands‑on teaching with strategic management

We are looking for a confident leader who can motivate, coach, and support their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Achieve financial and occupancy targets while upholding our core principles and commitments to tamariki and whānau.
• Oversee daily operations with precision, fostering a supportive and enriching environment that enhances tamariki wellbeing and development.
• Mentor and guide a dedicated team of educators and teachers, reflecting the principles of partnership inherent in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua.
• Balance management duties with hands-on teaching, leading by example

Qualifications and experience:

• ECE qualification (Bachelor or Diploma) with full teacher certification.
• Previous experience as a Centre Manager or substantial leadership experience in a Team Leader or similar role.
• A strong understanding of Te Whāriki and curriculum leadership, with the ability to support high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
• Strong administration, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experienced in performance management, staff development, and mentoring.
• Sound operational and financial management skills.
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities.
• Exceptional ability to foster meaningful connections and high trust relationships.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Meaningful Impact
• Supportive Team
• Professional Development
• Financial support to retain teacher registration
• Full Pay parity partner
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centers or home based

About Barnardos:

Barnardos Aotearoa is a children's charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances.

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country.

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 45

Physical address:
1201 A Cunningham Crescent, Hastings