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Are you looking for a new opportunity?
We are on the look out for a new CENTRE MANAGER as well as Qualified ECE Teachers to join our team.
CENTRE MANAGER
Leigh Community Preschool is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Centre Manager to lead our team. In this unique role, you will be responsible for leading the preschool staff, managing the day-to-day operations, and driving the strategic direction of the centre. You will work collaboratively with the teaching team, the families, and the committee to provide high-quality early childhood education for our tamariki.
About you
An enthusiastic team-player who takes initiative and is highly motivated and fun-loving will fit well into our little preschool.
You will show a strong focus on inclusion, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of our tamariki, whānau and local community. Additionally, you will be willing to build an intrinsic understanding of the preschool’s learning and teaching philosophy and pedagogy.
Key skills and experience:
Experience in managing a team (preferably in an early childhood education setting)
Understanding of managing the day-to-day operations of a small business
An Aotearoa NZ recognised qualification in early childhood education
Current registration with The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
An in-depth understanding of the current legislation and regulations that guide early learning education and services.
A commitment to leading bicultural practice and working with a diverse range of tamariki.
We are passionate about actively supporting staff to continually grow, both personally and professionally. The Centre Manager’s role has a range of staff benefits including paid Teacher Registration (after 6 months), paid First Aid Training (after 6 months), a birthday voucher, paid professional development and learning, a mentoring programme, and EAP services through MoE. Since we are closed during the MoE school holidays you will get time to recharge during the holidays.
This is a permanent full-time position based in the small seaside village of Leigh (North Auckland).
Please note that applicants must have the permanent legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
To apply please email a cover letter outlining your motivations for the role and your up-to-date CV to info@leighpreschool.co.nz.
QUALIFIED ECE TEACHERS VACANCY (FULL & PART-TIME)
We are looking for qualified ECE teachers to join our lovely team in either a full time or part-time capacity.
Key skills and experience;
Be a team player, enthusiastic and fun-loving
Be someone who intrinsically understands our teaching philosophy of uninterrupted play-based learning
Have demonstrable skills in relationship building
Share our commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, informing and leading bicultural practice
Have strong capability in planning, assessment and documentation
Have a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local community
Enjoy working directly with our tamariki and love getting your hands dirty
Be passionate about nature and committed to sustainability, which you naturally weave in to your teaching and learning experiences with children.
We are looking for both permanent part-time and full time applicants so please apply and let us know your preference.
To apply please email a cover letter outlining your motivations for the role and your up-to-date CV to info@leighpreschool.co.nz.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.