Qualified ECE Centre Manager/Professional Leader

Rata Street Pre-school; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rata Street Pre-school in Taumarunui invites an experienced ECE professional to become Centre Manager and Professional Leader. You will guide the teaching team, support tamariki and whānau, and contribute to the centre's growth within a community-owned, not-for-profit setting.

The ideal candidate holds NZ teacher registration, demonstrates strong leadership and communication, and is passionate about quality education, teamwork, and building strong community connections. Visa requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified ECE teacher with current NZ teacher registration.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for quality education, teamwork and community connections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching team and support tamariki and whānau.
• Help the preschool grow within a community-owned setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Community connections

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Are you a vibrant, passionate and inspiring ECE professional ready to lead, motivate and make a difference?

Rata St Preschool is a community-owned, not-for-profit centre in Taumarunui, licensed for 40 children. We are seeking an enthusiastic Centre Manager/Professional Leader to lead our teaching team, support our tamariki and whānau, and help our little preschool continue to grow!

We’re looking for a qualified ECE teacher with current NZ teacher registration, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for quality education, teamwork and community connections.

You’ll bring energy, fresh ideas, great organisational skills and a genuine love for what you do. This role is remunerated in line with ECE pay parity rates.

Visa requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in NZ and, if applicable, a current visa permitting this role. We are not an accredited employer.