ECE Centre Leader: Inspire Teams, Build Community

All About Children - 51 Mahia

Auckland

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity
Incentives
Registration paid
First Aid certification
Leadership coaching
Induction programme
Professional development

Job summary

All About Children in Auckland is seeking a capable Centre Manager to lead with warmth, confidence and heart. You’ll guide an ECE team, nurture strong relationships with tamariki, whanau and the local community, and shape a centre culture where people feel connected.

The role spans from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a focus on quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice, plus ongoing leadership coaching and development provided by the organisation.

Qualifications

  • A recognised ECE qualification and a full, current NZ Teacher Practising Certificate.
  • Valid working rights in New Zealand.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire an ECE team.
  • Build strong relationships with children, whanau and the local community.
  • Coach emerging leaders.
  • Maintain high expectations around quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice.
  • Understand the operational side of running a successful centre.
  • Use systems, information and trends to make better leadership decisions.
  • Bring ideas, curiosity and innovation to the table.
  • Celebrate success and create a culture where people want to contribute.

Skills

Leadership
Relationship-building
Coaching
Curriculum quality
Operations
Data-driven decisions
Innovation
Community engagement

Education

Recognised ECE qualification
NZ Teacher Practising Certificate

Job description

All About Children in Auckland is seeking a capable Centre Manager to lead with warmth, confidence and heart. You’ll guide an ECE team, nurture strong relationships with tamariki, whanau and the local community, and shape a centre culture where people feel connected.

The role spans from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a focus on quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice, plus ongoing leadership coaching and development provided by the organisation.

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