ECE centre manager

Busy Bees The Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Bay of Plenty is seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to lead an inspired team of teachers in delivering high-quality childcare services. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 7 teaching qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills while driving excellence in education. This role offers full pay parity, professional development opportunities, and a supportive community. Join us in making a positive impact for families and children in our region.

Benefits

Full Pay Parity

Subsidised childcare

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development courses

Employee wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader in the childcare sector.
• Ownership of compliance and mentoring responsibilities.
• Passion for teaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of skilled teachers.
• Manage community relationships and compliance.
• Drive exceptional standards of teaching.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Quality practice standards

Community relationships

Education

B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE)

Job description

Lead with purpose…. Inspire with passion …. Make a lasting impact

Imagine That Preschool is under brand new management, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Busy Bees whānau. We are looking for an extraordinary person to lead and empower our team of highly skilled teachers.

About You

As a centre manager you will lead with heart and purpose – supporting and guiding a team of passionate teachers. As well as being responsible for creating solid community relationships, compliance management, mentoring and driving exceptional standards of teaching, you will be an integral part of making decisions which will drive the future focus for the centre.

Role Requirements

• An inspirational leader with an innate ability to develop and lead a team to deliver best practice childcare services
• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification
• Demonstrated leadership experience you will love to coach, mentor and inspire!
• Initiative and passion for quality practice standards and commitment to the principles of Te Whāriki
• Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations and Code of Ethics
• Comprehensive understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels

Why Choose Busy Bees?

• Full Pay Parity, subsidised childcare, First Aid Certification and Flu vaccination
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Leadership development course to grow new leaders
• A generous time out of ratio to enable you to coach and mentor your team
• A companywide commitment to employee wellbeing with access to EAP Services

Apply now with your CV and cover letter and be part of our journey to deliver the best possible childcare services to our community.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer.

Busy Bees The LakesNZ

Type: Education and care. Maximum licensed places: 0. Service ID: 0. ERO report. View more on Education Counts.