Centre Manager (BestStart Raureka)
About us:
At BestStart Raureka, we believe every child deserves a warm, safe, and inclusive environment where they can build meaningful friendships and learn at their own pace. We inspire children to develop essential skills like self-regulation, confidence, and creative expression. Our well-established centre has proudly provided quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years for over 24 years. Nestled on a spacious back section away from the main road, we offer safe off-street parking. Our thoughtfully designed environments, created by our dedicated teachers, cater to the needs of all our young learners.
Why choose us?
Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity.
Other benefits include:
- Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
- Supportive Coaching and Mentoring for your role
- Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
- Fully funded Teacher Certification
- Leadership programme for current and future leaders
Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme.
- Sick days available from the day you start
- One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition
About the Role:
As a high-impact leader, reporting to an Area Manager, you will be passionate about delivering amazing learning outcomes for our children and you'll take pride in the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre! Being a great communicator and building fantastic relationships will be in your DNA.
This is a Fixed-term parental leave cover until 25 July 2025, working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
Role requirements:
Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence.
We are looking for the following:
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current Teacher Certification
- Strong understanding of child-led curriculum, pedagogy and curriculum
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices
- You’ll be known for being a great coach, who can unlock the potential of others
- You are an innovator, both in input and output – being part of simplifying the way we do things excites you!
How to apply: Click Apply now or reach out to our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Debbie on 02718003919 for a confidential chat and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching
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