ECE Centre Manager | Busy Bees Dargaville at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

2000.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Childcare Services, Coaching, Mentoring, Quality Practice Standards, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, Compliance, Financial Performance, Professional Growth, Innovative, Resilient, Passionate, Enthusiastic

Industry

education

Description

$2000 Sign on Bonus (Gross)* A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a transformative leader to guide the team at Busy Bees Dargaville. We are seeking a professional who is open-minded regarding change and dedicated to a journey of holistic improvement, ensuring that every child’s learning journey is met with inspiration and motivation. As the anchor of our centre, you will drive educational success while fostering a safe and empowering environment where relationships are at the core of everything we do. About us: Busy Bees Dargaville is an environment where professional relationships are at the core of our practice, featuring three specialised rooms that facilitate tuakana/teina relationships and play-based learning. As a leader here, you will oversee a curriculum designed to empower tamariki to direct their own learning through intentional provocations and a diverse range of resources. From the attachment-based care in Wairoa Pēpi to the school readiness and community-connectedness of Rūma Tāne Mahuta, our teachers take immense pride in their rooms and the rural outlook of our facility. We are deeply integrated into our local community and, as a part of Busy Bees Aotearoa, we benefit from the strength of a national network and robust support office resources. This partnership provides the values-led leadership and administrative infrastructure that allows you to focus on protecting and growing our unique local curriculum. About you: An inspirational leader with an innate ability to develop, lead a team to deliver best practice childcare services B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification Demonstrated leadership experience you will love to coach, mentor and inspire! Initiative, desire and passion for quality practice standards and commitment to the principles of Te Whāriki Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations and Code of Ethics A comprehensive understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels Innovative, resilient, committed, passionate and enthusiastic! The Mahi As the Centre Manager, you are responsible for the performance of your centre and the development of a highly performing team. Your role involves delivering quality care and education with a focus on staff management, compliance, and sound financial performance. You will work alongside your team to ensure all tamariki have equitable opportunities for excellence, while mentoring kaiako through their Professional Growth Cycles and 1:1 discussions. Beyond the classroom, you will lead the implementation of a centre-specific strategic plan, using robust internal evaluation to review the effectiveness of your local curriculum. You will also be the face of our centre, building deep connections within the wider community and ensuring the reputation of the centre remains exemplary. Why You’ll Love It Here When you join our team, you join a culture that prioritizes professional development and the holistic prosperity of our staff. We offer a competitive package including Full Pay Parity, as well as a $2000 (gross) sign-on bonus. You will enjoy a generous "out of ratio" allowance to lead and mentor your team effectively, backed by an excellent support network within Busy Bees Aotearoa including Regional Managers and Education Advisors. Additionally, we prioritize your wellbeing with access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and discounted childcare fees. If you're an inspirational leader with a passion for childcare, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter and be part of our journey to deliver the best possible childcare services to our community. *Terms and Conditions Apply Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are an accredited Employer Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As the Centre Manager, you will oversee the performance of the centre and develop a high-performing team. Your role includes delivering quality care and education while ensuring compliance and sound financial performance.