ECE Centre Leader — Build Teams, Inspire Quality & Community

Kids World Education Group

Auckland

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Above average pay
Incentives based on performance
Induction + leadership coaching
Career growth in a large org
Wellbeing & staff development

Job summary

Kids World Education Group – Auckland invites an experienced Centre Manager for All About Children Sylvia Park. Lead a large ECE team, build strong relationships with children, whānau and community, and coach emerging leaders while upholding high standards of curriculum, compliance and professional practice.

The role emphasises proactive leadership, operational oversight, and using data to drive decisions in a supportive, values-led environment.

Qualifications

  • Requires recognised ECE qualification and NZ Teacher Practising Certificate.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills essential.
  • Deep understanding of ECE quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a large ECE team and create a positive culture.
  • Build strong relationships with children, whānau and community.
  • Coach emerging leaders and develop capability across the centre.
  • Maintain high standards of quality, curriculum, compliance and practice.
  • Oversee centre operations and use data to inform decisions.
  • Bring ideas and innovation to the leadership table; celebrate success.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Relationship building
Coaching
Strategic thinking
Communication

Education

ECE qualification
NZ Teacher Practising Certificate

Job description

Kids World Education Group – Auckland invites an experienced Centre Manager for All About Children Sylvia Park. Lead a large ECE team, build strong relationships with children, whānau and community, and coach emerging leaders while upholding high standards of curriculum, compliance and professional practice.

The role emphasises proactive leadership, operational oversight, and using data to drive decisions in a supportive, values-led environment.

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