Centre Principal (Childcare) (North)

ACE @ WORK EDUCARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

HQ support

Career progression

Collaborative leadership network

Job summary

ACE @ WORK EDUCARE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Centre Leader for our North Singapore preschool. The role provides strategic direction, educational leadership and operational oversight to ensure high standards of care and development for children.

You will lead educators, oversee curriculum, and mentor staff while fostering strong family partnerships and community engagement. The position emphasizes governance, quality improvement and safe, inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or equivalent leadership qualification in EC education.
• Proven leadership experience in preschool settings and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead centre operations and ensure ECDA compliance.
• Oversee curriculum planning and meaningful learning experiences.
• Mentor educators through performance reviews and development.
• Plan and deploy manpower to support smooth operations.
• Foster a collaborative, professional team culture.
• Build relationships with parents through effective communication.
• Drive enrolment and maintain service quality.
• Collaborate with HQ to achieve centre objectives and quality initiatives.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Mentoring educators

Manpower planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL)

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education–Leadership (DPE-L)

Job description

Preschool Centre Leader

Location: North| Full-time

Ace @ Work is seeking an experienced and dedicated Centre Leader to provide strategic direction, educational leadership and operational oversight for our preschool in the North.

The successful candidate will lead a team of educators, uphold quality standards in care and education, and cultivate strong partnerships with families. This role requires a confident leader who balances sound operational judgement with a commitment to children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing centre operations, ensuring compliance with ECDA requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation to deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Mentor and develop educators through professional guidance, performance reviews and staff development.
• Manage manpower planning and deployment to support effective centre operations.
• Foster a collaborative team culture grounded in professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with parents through effective communication and responsive engagement.
• Drive enrolment, parent satisfaction and service quality.
• Work closely with HQ to achieve centre objectives and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff.

Candidate Profile

• Holds an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL), Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education–Leadership (DPE-L), or an equivalent recognised leadership qualification.
• Demonstrates relevant leadership experience within the preschool sector.
• Possesses a sound understanding of early childhood pedagogy, centre management and regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
• Exercises sound judgement and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing educators and maintaining high standards of care and education.

What We Offer

• A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership network and dedicated HQ support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children, families and the wider centre community.