Centre manager

Wonder Kids Lower Hutt; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood education centre in Wellington is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a dedicated team of teachers. The role includes ensuring high-quality education and compliance with ECE regulations. Candidates must have a Level 7 ECE qualification and full NZ teacher registration. This is a great opportunity to make an impact and be part of a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid first aid training

Full pay parity

Discounted childcare fees

Supportive owner and management team

Qualifications

• Current FULL NZ teacher registration required.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Education Council and MOE requirements.
• Commitment to upholding responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of teachers effectively.
• Deliver a high-quality educational programme.
• Ensure compliance with licensing criteria and ECE regulations.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 7 ECE Degree/Diploma or higher

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and guide a passionate, talented, and hard-working team of teachers? Are you prepared to take the lead in leading a team of your own? We have an amazing opportunity for a person to be a Centre Manager at Wonder Kids Lower Hutt. We have mixed licenses of 53 children, including unders.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a centre manager who will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of personnel employed at the centre, ensure the strategic, operational, and financial objectives of the centre are met, ensure a high-quality educational programme is delivered. You will be doing mentoring and providing guidance to the Kaiako, role-modelling of best practices in ECE as well as ensuring that your centre is compliant to the licencing criteria and ECE regulations.

Why join us

• Paid firstaid
• A great team of teachers
• Full pay parity
• Discounted childcare fees if relevant
• We support autonomy, come, and make your mark!
• Very supportive owner and management team that will provide on-going support

What we need from you

• Level 7 ECE Degree/Diploma or higher and current FULL NZ teacher registration
• Knowledge with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, licensing criteria, 2008 Regulations, and Code of Ethics
• The initiative and passion for quality practice standards
• Outstanding communication and time management skills
• Great leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective strategic, programme planning, and internal evaluation
• Commitment to upholding our responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and any other relevant documents, such as Kowhiti whakapae
• An understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels
• Innovative thinker and effective problem solver.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places: 53