Early Childhood Centre Manager | Busy Bees Onehunga

Lead with purpose….  Inspire with passion …. Make a lasting impact

We are on the lookout for an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead our team at Busy Bees Onehunga. If you are a fully registered ECE teacher with a love for leadership, teaching, and creating meaningful connections, this could be your next exciting step.

Licensed for 80Tamariki, Busy Bees Onehunga is a boutique centre with a lovely homely feel. Gaining inspiration from a range of learning philosophies, we have created our own vision which reflects our children, families and changing community.

As a centre manager you will lead with heart and purpose – supporting and guiding a team of passionate teachers.  You will be key in building strong community relationships, overseeing compliance management, mentoring and coaching and driving exceptional standards of teaching.  You will be an integral part of making decisions which will drive the future focus for the centre, both in terms of environment and education.

What we are looking for:

• You will hold a Level 7 ECE qualification with Full Teaching Registration
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent organisational skills to keep the centre running smoothly
• A 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 strong understanding of how to maintain and grow occupancy levels

Why choose Busy Bees?

Come and be a part of an organisation with a culture focused on collaboration, empowerment and innovation.

• Full Pay Parity including subsidised childcare (if applicable), First Aid Certification and Flu vaccination
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Leadership development course to grow new leaders
• A generous time out of ratio to enable you to coach and mentor your team
• A companywide commitment to employee wellbeing with access to EAP Services

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a centre and lead a team that is passionate about early learning. APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and full drivers’ licence.

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.