Centre Manager – PALS Primary/Secondary

Children's Cancer Foundation; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Cancer Foundation seeks a Centre Manager to lead daily operations for PALS Primary/Secondary, a transition-school programme supporting students affected by childhood cancer. You will ensure smooth running, strong support for students, and coordinated collaboration among families, educators, healthcare teams and schools.

The role emphasizes turning complex needs into clear systems, with hands-on leadership and a focus on holistic student well-being and learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Services, Operations Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in centre operations, programme coordination, education, student services or services supporting children and youths.
• Experience managing a Student Care Centre or Student Care Service will be an advantage.
• Experience supporting children or youths with special educational, developmental, behavioural or medical needs will be an advantage.
• Comfortable providing classroom support, teaching support or student supervision when required.
• Strong organisational, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to create clear workflows while remaining flexible, calm and responsive when needs change.
• Warm, sensitive and respectful in supporting children, youths and families affected by serious illness.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, trauma-informed practices or inclusive education settings is an advantage.
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, schedules, attendance, classroom use, transport arrangements and administrative workflows
• Coordinate onsite and online learning around medical appointments, health needs and changing student circumstances
• Plan and coordinate outsourced teachers, teaching assistants, interns and volunteers according to student needs
• Arrange relief coverage and respond quickly to changes in manpower, attendance or learning arrangements
• Support recruitment, onboarding and orientation and brief personnel on relevant learning, behavioural, developmental and medical considerations
• Develop, maintain and review operational procedures, service guides and centre workflows
• Ensure key procedures are in place for infection control, emergency response, evacuation and organisational compliance
• Work with the PALS Educator to support students' daily routines, transitions and participation
• Liaise with parents and caregivers, educators, schools, healthcare teams, caseworkers, therapists, volunteers, vendors, donors and community partners
• Collaborate closely with the Social Work team, PALS Educator and multidisciplinary partners to provide coordinated student support

Education

Diploma or Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Services, Operations Management or a related field

Job description

We are a team dedicated to bringing our best to improve the quality of life of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

We share a common purpose guided by compassion, kindness and teamwork. We recognise one another’s contributions in providing holistic support on enhancing our beneficiaries’ psycho-social resilience and medical well-being.

We take pride and ownership of our work. Our commitment to personal learning and professional growth goes beyond formal training as we strive towards a culture of excellence in the way we deliver on our mission.

About the role

The Centre Manager provides operational and people leadership for PALS Primary/Secondary, a transition-school programme for students whose education has been disrupted by childhood cancer. The role ensures that the centre runs smoothly, students are well supported and families, educators, healthcare teams and schools work together around each student's needs. This position is ideal for a warm, organised and hands‑on leader who enjoys turning complex needs into clear systems, coordinated support and meaningful learning experiences for children and youths.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, schedules, attendance, classroom use, transport arrangements and administrative workflows

• Coordinate onsite and online learning around medical appointments, health needs and changing student circumstances

• Plan and coordinate outsourced teachers, teaching assistants, interns and volunteers according to student needs

• Arrange relief coverage and respond quickly to changes in manpower, attendance or learning arrangements

• Support recruitment, onboarding and orientation and brief personnel on relevant learning, behavioural, developmental and medical considerations

• Develop, maintain and review operational procedures, service guides and centre workflows

• Ensure key procedures are in place for infection control, emergency response, evacuation and organisational compliance

• Work with the PALS Educator to support students' daily routines, transitions and participation

• Liaise with parents and caregivers, educators, schools, healthcare teams, caseworkers, therapists, volunteers, vendors, donors and community partners

• Collaborate closely with the Social Work team, PALS Educator and multidisciplinary partners to provide coordinated student support

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Services, Operations Management or a related field

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in centre operations, programme coordination, education, student services, social service or services supporting children and youths

• Experience managing a Student Care Centre or Student Care Service will be an advantage

• Experience supporting children or youths with special educational, developmental, behavioural or medical needs will be an advantage

• Comfortable providing classroom support, teaching support or student supervision when required

• Strong organisational, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to create clear workflows while remaining flexible, calm and responsive when needs change

• Warm, sensitive and respectful in supporting children, youths and families affected by serious illness

• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, trauma-informed practices or inclusive education settings is an advantage

• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification