Centre Manager - ECE Qualified and Registered Teacher

Kids' World Childcare Wellington Ltd is seeking an experienced, driven, and passionate centre manager to lead our established centre, All About Children Greta Point.
Working alongside a supportive and experienced senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the centre continues to thrive while maintaining exceptional standards of care and education.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in a leadership role within the Early Childhood Education sector
• Holds a Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Teaching (ECE) – Level 7, with current full teacher registration
• Has a strong understanding of centre operations, administration, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrates success in building and maintaining strong occupancy and enrolment levels
• Has excellent business acumen and the ability to monitor and improve centre performance
• Is confident in building meaningful relationships with families and engaging with the local community
• Possesses exceptional organisational, communication, and time-management skills
• Has experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Has sound knowledge of Te Whariki, Education Council requirements, ERO expectations, MOE regulations, Licensing Criteria (2008), and the Code of Professional Responsibility
• Is proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
• Brings energy, resilience, innovation, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the centre
• Drive enrolment growth and maintain strong occupancy levels
• Oversee administration, compliance, and centre performance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Support, mentor, and inspire the teaching team
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to achieve organisational goals and centre success

Why join us?

• Above industry standard salary PLUS KPI Incentives for the right candidate
• Full payment of Teacher Registration and First Aid certification
• Generous childcare fee discounts