Centre Manager - Early Learning

About the role

Inspired Education's Early Learning school in Auckland is licensed for up to 115 children aged 3 months to 5 years, based on the school campus and focused on school readiness. It follows Te Whāriki, New Zealand's early childhood curriculum, and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. The Centre Manager provides strategic, operational and educational leadership, drives centre performance and enrolment targets, and leads people management, curriculum, operations, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and drive enrolment growth through marketing, family engagement and retention initiatives.
• Lead curriculum excellence aligned with Te Whāriki and the Reggio philosophy.
• Foster safe, inclusive and nurturing environments that support child wellbeing and development.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing team, including staff development and succession planning.
• Build strong relationships with families, whānau, staff and the wider community.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Oversee financial performance, budgets and operational resources.
• Promote health, safety, risk management, safeguarding and ethical leadership.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in an early childhood education or related setting.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE licensing requirements and effective teaching and learning practice.
• Accreditation with the New Zealand Education Department.
• Willingness to provide lunch and playground cover, help with pick-up and drop-off, and attend school events outside regular hours.
• Prepared to undergo a New Zealand police check before starting.