Centre manager

Wa Ora Montessori Preschool; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wā Ora Montessori Preschool seeks an experienced centre manager to oversee its vibrant preschool environment. Located in Lower Hutt, this role involves leading classrooms, ensuring compliance with ECE regulations, and contributing to a collaborative leadership team. Candidates should possess Montessori experience and a valid New Zealand teacher registration, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience overseeing/teaching in a Montessori environment.
• Knowledge of New Zealand ECE regulations and licensing criteria.
• Experience conducting appraisals and mentoring teachers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the EC sector including four classrooms and before/after school care.
• Supporting and promoting Wā Ora’s special character.
• Attending meetings as Board/Council representative.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Wā Ora Montessori School is an Area School (Primary/High School) with an adjoining private Montessori Preschool. Located in Lower Hutt, Wellington, close to bush walks, beaches, a great cultural scene and some of the world’s best restaurants, cafes and coffee. Wā Ora is the only Montessori School in New Zealand that nurtures the child from 0 to 18 years. We are a community-based school with close connections to our whānau (families).

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader for the position of centre manager Preschool. This is a non-contacted position overseeing the EC sector, including four classrooms, outdoor environment, Playgroup, Before/After School Care.

You will be part of our innovative and friendly senior leadership team in a highly collaborative working environment and support, enhance and promote Wā Ora’s special character. You will also take on the role of Board/Council staff representative, attending meetings where necessary.

Requirements:

• Prior experience overseeing/teaching in a Montessori environment
• Current New Zealand teacher registration
• Knowledge of and administrative experience in dealing with New Zealand ECE regulations and licencing criteria
• Experience conducting appraisals, self-reviews, mentoring, coaching new and experienced teachers.

Remuneration:

• Additional 5MU ($5K each).

You will have a sense of humour, love and respect young children and appreciate the potential in the first plane of development. You will work well with parents, be capable of juggling several tasks at once and have excellent attention to detail.

This position is for a start date in July (date negotiable).

An application pack and further information can be obtained by emailing Jo Dyer.

How to apply

An application form must be completed for your application to be processed.

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 120

Physical address:
278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt

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