Centre Manager - ECE Qualified and Registered Teacher

All About Children 149 Mahia Road is looking for a centre manager who can lead with experience, warmth and confidence while creating the kind of centre culture where people genuinely feel connected. The centre operates from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm.

The leader we're looking for

You know how to:

• Lead and inspire an ECE team
• Build strong relationships with children, whanau and the local community
• Coach emerging leaders rather than creating followers
• Maintain high expectations around quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice
• Understand the operational side of running a successful centre
• Use systems, information and trends to make better leadership decisions
• Bring ideas, curiosity and innovation to the table
• Celebrate success and create a culture where people want to contribute

What you'll need

• A recognised ECE qualification and a full, current NZ Teacher Practising Certificate
• Valid working rights in New Zealand
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• A sound understanding of ECE quality, curriculum, compliance and professional practice
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, whanau, educators and the wider community
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to centre leadership

What we offer

• Full pay parity – Above average pay rates
• Attractive performance-based KPI incentives
• Paid Teacher Registration and First Aid certification