Centre Manager (BestStart Weymouth)
About the Role:
BestStart Weymouth is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead our vibrant, multicultural team in the heart of Manurewa. We are an early learning centre dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and education for our children. Our passionate and long-standing teachers foster confident learners, equipping them for a lifelong journey of discovery and growth.
As Centre Manager, you will bring experience in leading high-performing teams and a commitment to working alongside your team to create an exceptional centre environment. With a strong focus on compliance, high-quality education, and leadership development, you will inspire and support your team to achieve their best.
At BestStart Weymouth, we provide award-winning childcare and high-quality early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. If you’re an enthusiastic leader ready to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, we’d love to have you join our energetic and tight-knit team!
This is a permanent position 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:
- B Ed/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 will have previous leadership experience
- You are an innovator, both in input and output – being part of simplifying the way we do things excites you!
Our benefits include:
- A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme
- Online learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
- Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
- Leadership programme for current and future leaders
- Full Pay Parity
Prove yourself in the Centre Manager role and you may have the opportunity to be a part of our Independent Centre Manager programme. This is where you get autonomy to run your centre, in your own way and if the centre delivers great outcomes, then you’ll be rewarded!
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 us:
At BestStart, we’re passionate about making a difference in early childhood education. We provide high-quality care and award-winning programmes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, focused on supporting the children in our community.
When you join BestStart, you become part of a whānau where innovation thrives, and every achievement is celebrated. We value individuality—whoever you are, if you’re passionate about shaping young lives, you belong here. Help us deliver the best care and education for our tamariki!
How to apply: Click Apply now or reach out to your local Talent Acquisition Specialist Chelsea on 027 1800 3851 for a confidential chat and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Weymouth!
Thank you for your interest in joining BestStart! With the festive season upon us, we want to ensure each application receives the attention it deserves. Our Talent Team is on annual leave from 23 December 2024 and back onboard 6 January 2025. Kindly note that no application reviews will take place during this period. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application.
