Early Years Centre Director

5 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Lollipops Bell Block Full time

About Us

Lollipops Bell Block is a well-established and reputable childcare centre with a strong reputation for providing exceptional care and education to children. We have a well-established and stable team of educators who provide a safe and nurturing environment across our three rooms: infants to 2 years, 2-3.5 years, and 3-5/6 years.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated leader who puts people at the centre of everything they do to step into our centre manager role here at Lollipops Bell Block. In this role, you will provide effective hands-on leadership that encourages, supports, and enables all team members to achieve their objectives and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of educators to deliver high-quality educational programs.
  • Work collaboratively with the area manager to achieve occupancy, compliance, and engagement goals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve team engagement and retention.
  • Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in early childhood education or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in centre management or leadership.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality educational programs.

What We Offer

As a centre manager at Lollipops Bell Block, you will enjoy:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • A generous relocation package for you and your family.
  • Full pay parity – we've opted in.
  • Subsidised childcare for your child.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.


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