Centre Manager

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and guide a passionate, talented, and hard-working team of teachers?

Are you prepared to take the lead in leading a team of your own?

We have an amazing opportunity for a person to be a centre manager at Wonder Kids Lower Hutt.

We have mixed licenses of 53 children, including 15 unders.

We are looking for a centre manager who will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of personnel employed at the centre, ensure the strategic, operational, and financial objectives of the centre are met, ensure a high-quality educational programme is delivered.

You will be doing mentoring and providing guidance to the Kaiako, role-modelling of best practices in ECE as well as ensuring that your centre is compliant to the licensing criteria and ECE regulations.

Why do you want to work for us?

Paid first aid

A great team of teachers

Full pay parity

Discounted childcare fees if relevant

We support autonomy, come, and make your mark!

Very supportive owner and management team that will provide on-going support

Want more?

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Come and korero with us

What do we need from you?

Level 7 ECE Degree / Diploma or higher and current FULL NZ teacher registration

Knowledge of licensing criteria,

The initiative and passion for quality practice standards

Outstanding communication and time management skills

Great leadership and mentoring skills

Demonstrate knowledge of effective strategic, programme planning, and internal evaluation

Commitment to upholding our responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Strong understanding of Te Whariki and any other relevant documents, such as Kowhiti whakapae

An understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels

Innovative thinker and effective problem solver

This position is from the 5th January

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places : 53

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