Centre Manager (Beststart Te Atatu Peninsula)
Job Description
About the Role
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager to step into a larger leadership role at BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula. As a change maker, you’ll lead a 100-licence centre in the heart of the Te Atatu Peninsula community.
With a strong track record of occupancy and financial performance, this centre is ready for a leader who can drive positive improvements across all rooms. Working alongside a motivated long standing team, you’ll strengthen teaching practice, build capability and create great outcomes for children, whānau and the wider centre community.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make a meaningful impact in ECE, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for a confident and people-focused leader who is passionate about quality outcomes and developing others.
BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
Strong understanding of child-led learning, pedagogy and curriculum
Sound knowledge of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki, with a strong focus on compliance
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through your pedagogical practice
A natural coach who can recognise and unlock the potential of others
A proactive and innovative approach, with a willingness to simplify and improve the way we work
A collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children
Why BestStart?
We’re proud to have opted into Full Pay Parity, alongside a range of opportunities to support your professional growth:
Learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
Coaching and mentoring to support you in your role
Career development opportunities and support to take your next step
Fully funded Teacher Certification
Leadership programmes for current and future leaders
Prove yourself in the Centre Manager role and you may have the opportunity to join our Independent Centre Manager programme, giving you greater autonomy to lead your centre in your own way, with rewards linked to strong centre outcomes.
Your health and wellbeing matter
Subsidised health insurance (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
Free annual flu vaccinations
Confidential counselling through EAP
Wellbeing programme
Sick days available from your first day
One additional week of leave after 10 years’ service
* Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive a $2000 bonus (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
How to apply
Click Apply Now, Join BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula and be part of a team committed to growth, collaboration and creating meaningful outcomes for children and whānau.
For a copy of the Job Description visit position-description---centre-manager-new.pdf
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