Little Wonders Timaru Canterbury

Assistant centre manager – certificated

• Based in our Pre-School space
• Enhanced relocation package if you are relocating to Timaru
• Attractive sign-on bonus 
• Fantastic facilities in a stunning South Island location
• Paid teaching registration and first aid
• Subsidised childcare for your tamariki
• Full Pay Parity. 

Stop and stay awhile in Timaru! Our town is a beautiful place to escape some of the bustle, or settle down long-term to raise a family in our small, supportive community. We're currently looking for an exceptional assistant centre manager (certificated) to join our Little Wonders team! 

Our warm, welcoming centre is a vibrant learning environment for all our tamariki! Purpose-built with four spacious rooms and beautiful outdoor spaces, Little Wonders Timaru is where children come to have fun, learn, and grow. We value inclusiveness, understanding and acceptance of all cultures and beliefs, and host regular whānau events to build close ties with our community.

Every teacher that joins us brings something special to the team – we work everyday to fuel our little one's imaginations, using our skills to help them shine. The ideal candidate will be supporting our teaching team in the classrooms, including curriculum development – alongside this, they will support the centre manager with the day-to-day running of the centre.

Our offer:

• A wonderful new team to work with.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Competitive salary and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• An opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• A half-day of birthday leave.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective programme planning, documentation and reflection.

What we’re looking for:

• You are ECE qualified and hold current full or provisional teaching registration.
• You are passionate, caring, and committed to education, and the best learning outcomes for tamariki.
• Know what quality education and childcare looks like and strive to deliver the best service to our whānau.