Centre Director, Papamoa
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New Shoots Children's Centre's

Centre Director

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Papamoa

Job Description

Exciting opportunities to lead and inspire in a true values lead centre do not come around often! Due to internal movement and promotion, we are now looking for our next inspirational Centre Director.


New Shoots Papamoa is where the quality and magic all started. A centre filled with longstanding amazing staff and space for adventure and exploration. Papamoa is a busy centre across two buildings, so you will get your steps in while being present for your team.


To be successful in this role you will have had experience as a Centre Manager/Director within an ECE environment and will:


  • Possess true people management abilities, be comfortable in difficult conversations and drive to inspire and uplift staff.
  • Have the ability to conceptualise, plan, and implement appropriate learning programs for children's and ensure that program planning is overseen by your team leaders.
  • Have experience in overseeing quality, safety, and creativity to all set-ups for all ages that facilitate meaningful learning experiences for tamariki to maximise learning and exploration.
  • Have extensive experience in the day-to-day management of a centre
  • Be confident in understanding and implementing budgets and rosters as well as the ability to juggle these at the last minute
  • Understand the Ministry requirements for ratios, policies & procedures, and compliance with the early childhood regulations.
  • Genuinely want to inspire, mentor, and support staff with your vast experience in ECE
  • Have a true positive outlook and mindset - one that will filter down through your team to our children and their families. You establish the centre culture so we want someone that can make it fun, positive, and exceptionally high quality.
  • Need to be fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council.


At New Shoots the educational theories that inspire our daily activities and are important to us include


  • Te Whariki
  • Howard Gardners multiple intelligence
  • The principals of RIE and PIKLER philosophies;


along with others, so a strong understanding and implementation of these theories are essential.


Some of the best things about working at New Shoots are:


  • Smaller ratios to help with building solid and meaningful relationships with tamariki and whanau
  • An amazing team of teachers that inspire our tamariki every day
  • Pay parity – Full Pay Parity
  • Staff benefits package full of fantastic surprises
  • Supplied uniforms
  • Endless learning opportunities and PD support
  • Wellbeing support through EAP
  • A stunning environment that will feel like your home away from home.
  • Support from very knowledgeable Area Managers, CEO, and Support Team.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Compliance Management
  • Budget Management
  • Program Planning
  • Roster Management
  • Staff Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • People Management
  • Positive Mindset

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿 Free Parking
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
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  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 👩 Woman CEO
  • ⛓ Ethical Sourcing
  • ♻ Recycle
  • 💝 Charitable
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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