ECE Centre Manager

5 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Busy Bees Aotearoa Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

$2000 Sign on Bonus (Gross)*

Lead with purpose….  Inspire with passion…. Make a lasting impact

We are on the lookout for an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead our team at Busy Bees Aoraki. If you are a fully registered ECE teacher with a love for leadership, teaching, and creating meaningful connections, this could be your next exciting step.

About us:

At Busy Bees Aoraki, we prioritise creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for our children. We embrace a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, which encourages children to explore their interests, take charge of their own learning, and thrive in a supportive and safe environment.

As a centre manager you will lead with heart and purpose – supporting and guiding a team of passionate teachers.  As well as being responsible for creating solid community relationships, compliance management, mentoring and driving exceptional standards of teaching, you will be an integral part of making decisions which will drive the future focus for the centre, both in terms of environment and education.

Role Requirements:

  • An inspirational leader with an innate ability to develop, lead a team to deliver best practice childcare services
  • B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification
  • Demonstrated leadership experience you will love to coach, mentor and inspire
  • Initiative, desire and passion for quality practice standards and commitment to the principles of Te Whāriki
  • Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations and Code of Ethics
  • A comprehensive understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels
  • Innovative, resilient, committed, passionate and enthusiastic

Why work for us?

  • $2000 Sign on Bonus *
  • We offer Full Pay Parity
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Discounted Childcare Fees
  • Leadership development course to grow new leaders
  • A companywide commitment to employee wellbeing with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Time out of ratio to enable you to coach and mentor your team
  • You will have the opportunity to be a part of an innovative service and grow professionally with plenty of ongoing professional development and mentoring

*Terms and conditions apply

If you are an inspirational leader with a passion for childcare, we want to hear from you Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter and be part of our journey to deliver the best possible childcare services to our community.

Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer

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