Centre Manager

6 hours ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Tangram Full time

BestStart Educare Limited | Listed 3 days ago

Location

Palmerston North, Manawatu / Whanganui

Job Type

Full time

Duration

Permanent

About Us

Nestled in a semi-rural setting on an industrial estate, BestStart Railway Road offers a unique environment where learning meets local charm. Licensed for 70 tamariki across three rooms, our center embraces its surroundings, weaving in the vibrant elements of our community like the nearby railway, airport, and bustling trucks and tractors. These features enrich our localized curriculum, creating exciting and meaningful learning experiences.

We're seeking a passionate and experienced leader to drive performance and development while ensuring excellence in compliance, curriculum, and operations. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a supportive and dynamic setting, BestStart Railway Road is the place to grow and inspire.

Why Choose Us?

Here at BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognized for the positive difference they make in children's lives. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity.

Other Benefits Include:
  • Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
  • Supportive Coaching and Mentoring for your role
  • Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
  • Fully funded Teacher Certification
  • Leadership programme for current and future leaders

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

  • Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Confidential counselling through EAP
  • Sick days available from the day you start
  • One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition
About the Role

As a high-impact leader, reporting to an Area Manager, you will be passionate about delivering amazing learning outcomes for our children and you'll take pride in the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre Being a great communicator and building fantastic relationships will be in your DNA. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Role Requirements

Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence.

  • BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
  • Strong understanding of child-led curriculum, pedagogy and curriculum
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
  • A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices
  • You'll be known for being a great coach, who can unlock the potential of others
  • You are an innovator, both in input and output – being part of simplifying the way we do things excites you
How to Apply

Click Apply now or reach out to our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Debbie on 02718003919 for a confidential chat and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching.

Thank you for your interest in joining BestStart With the festive season upon us, we want to ensure each application receives the attention it deserves. Our Talent Team is on annual leave from 23 December 2024 and back onboard 6 January 2025. Kindly note that no application reviews will take place during this period. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application.

Applications Close

10/01/2025

About BestStart

At BestStart , we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Our primary goal is to deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.

At BestStart , we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

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