Centre Manager

Centre Manager

**Location**:Auckland, NZ

**Date**:9 May 2025

**Application closing date**:

- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
- In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
- By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:

- ACG Penguins is a modern, spacious early childhood centre, specifically designed for children to investigate and explore an inquiry and play-based learning environment, carefully constructed to achieve the best learning outcomes for every child. We are seeking an inspirational Centre Manager to lead our team of highly qualified early childhood educators, foster the culture, ensure the professional running of the centre and continue to deliver excellent early childhood educational outcomes for the children in this established centre. Our centre is conveniently located in Howick and is easily accessed from the surrounding suburbs as you travel to work or carry out your family errands. We would love the opportunity to meet you and your child to discuss the needs of your family.- Spacious, purpose-built indoor and outdoor areas for endless exploration
- Designed for children to thrive in a safe, enriching environment
- Primary caregiving for under-2s, offering personalised, nurturing care
- Exciting extracurricular opportunities to inspire curious minds
- Dedicated School Readiness Programme for a confident, smooth transition to school

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensure the efficient running of the Centre, implementing management policies and ensure that all statutory requirements are met
- Promote the philosophy and educational aims of the Centre to staff and parents
- Co-ordinate long term and daily programes for the Centre, and monitor progress
- Set the tone for the culture, role modelling good practices and behaviours
- Develop strong professional relationships with staff and parents.
- Exercise responsible judgement involving decisions related to children
- Inspire, lead, organise and oversee professional development of the team

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- Current teacher registration/certification with relevant early childhood qualification.
- An inspirational leader with an ability to develop and motivate a team to deliver best practice childcare services
- Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations and Code of Ethics
- Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders and other Centre Managers in our network
- Experience ensuring the professional running of a centre and the delivery of a high quality early childhood curriculum

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.**School Application Form**