ECE Centre Manager

6 days ago


Whau Valley, New Zealand Busy Bees Aotearoa Full time NZ$65,000 - NZ$85,000 per year

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

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for ECE?  We are looking for an extraordinary person to lead and empower our team of highly skilled teachers at Busy Bees Grandview.

About us

At Busy Bees Whau Valley, our focus is on empowering tamariki to direct their own learning while ensuring they feel supported and safe. Our diverse range of resources and age-appropriate materials are always utilised to encourage teachable moments and happy, learning-focused experiences

As the Centre Manager of Busy Bees Whau Valley, you will have access to an excellent support network within the group, along with a Regional Manager who is committed to coaching and developing your success. We value Professional Development for all our teachers and are committed to upskilling and growing your professional development.

About you:

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 and 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

Why choose Busy Bees?

  • Full Pay Parity, subsidised childcare, First Aid Certification and Flu vaccination
  • Ongoing professional development and mentoring
  • Leadership development course to grow new leaders
  • A generous time out of ratio to enable you to coach and mentor your team
  • A companywide commitment to employee wellbeing with access to EAP Services

Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter and be part of our journey to deliver the best possible childcare services to our community.

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

We are an Accredited Employer


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