Centre Manager (BestStart Judea)
Inspire. Lead. Make a Lasting Impact.
About Us:
At BestStart Judea, we believe in the power of natural, home-like learning environments where children can thrive as confident, capable, and curious learners. With three thoughtfully designed rooms tailored to each age and stage, we nurture tamariki in a fun, relaxed setting where learning is meaningful and relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re excited to offer a 6-month secondment opportunity for an experienced Head Teacher or Centre Manager who’s ready to inspire and lead a passionate teaching team. If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey in a supportive and future-focused environment, this is your moment!
About the Role:
As Centre Manager, you’ll step into a leadership role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging. You'll have the opportunity to shape the culture of the centre, build strong partnerships, and uplift your team with purpose and passion.
In this role, you will:
- Inspire and lead a committed team of educators
- Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and kaiako
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning practices
- Coach and develop your team to achieve their full potential
- Ensure compliance, curriculum, and planning are delivered with excellence
- Lead with purpose, heart, and clarity every day
Why Join BestStart?
At BestStart, we believe in growing great leaders. When you join us, you’re supported every step of the way through:
- A welcoming, collaborative team culture
- Robust mentoring and induction programme
- Access to Whare Ako, our cutting-edge online learning platform
- Leadership pathways and career progression
- Fully funded Teacher Registration
- $2000 bonus for referring a Qualified Teacher*
About You:
To be successful, you'll have:
- A Level 7 ECE qualification and a current NZ Teaching Certification
- Proven experience in leadership, ideally as a Centre Manager or Head Teacher
- Sound knowledge of ECE regulations and Te Whāriki
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practice
- A growth mindset, coaching skills, and a passion for quality
Ready to inspire and lead with us?
Apply now to join a centre where relationships matter, leadership is supported, and your influence will help shape the future one child, one team, and one day at a time.
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