ECE Centre Leader: Inspire a Happy, Well-Supported Team

TALK; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Professional Development opportunities

First Aid paid

Wellbeing benefits + budget for the中心

Job summary

TALK centre in Gisborne, NZ is seeking an experienced centre manager to lead a warm, inclusive learning environment. You’ll support a robust team, champion staff wellbeing, and maintain high-quality ECE practice while upholding regulatory standards.

You’ll bring a qualification and registration as an ECE teacher, a collaborative leadership style, and hands-on practicality. The role offers strong support, development, and flexibility to help you shine with the centre and whanau.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management capability.
• Strong understanding of inclusive learning environments.
• Awareness of ECE regulations and professional standards.
• Detail-oriented approach to admin and compliance.
• Willingness to pitch in day-to-day chores to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the centre team to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
• Maintain smooth day-to-day operations and robust systems.
• Represent the centre to whanau and the community with a warm, professional presence.
• Oversee compliance, enrolments, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified and Registered ECE teacher

Job description

TALK centre in Gisborne, NZ is seeking an experienced centre manager to lead a warm, inclusive learning environment. You’ll support a robust team, champion staff wellbeing, and maintain high-quality ECE practice while upholding regulatory standards.

You’ll bring a qualification and registration as an ECE teacher, a collaborative leadership style, and hands-on practicality. The role offers strong support, development, and flexibility to help you shine with the centre and whanau.