Centre Manager (BestStart New Plymouth)
BestStart Education
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About Us:
At BestStart, we're leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference, and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Manager to join our energetic and tight-knit team. We welcome applicants to take the next step in their leadership journey and to play a key role in building relationships with our children and families!
About the Role: As Centre Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the centre while leading and supporting a dedicated team. You'll play a key role in shaping high-quality curriculum, fostering strong whānau relationships, and creating meaningful learning experiences for our tamariki.
In this role, you will:
- Inspire and lead a committed team of educators
- Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and kaiako
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning practice
- Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential
- Ensure excellence in compliance, curriculum, and planning
Why Join Beststart?
At BestStart, we believe in growing great leaders. When you join us, you'll be supported every step of the way with:
- A robust mentoring and induction programme
- Access to Whare Ako, our innovative online learning platform
- Leadership pathways and genuine career progression opportunities
- Childcare Discounts
- Fully funded Teacher Registration
- A $2000 bonus for referring a Qualified Teacher*
- Subsidised Health Insurance
About You:
You'll bring passion, professionalism, and purpose to everything you do. You'll also have:
- A Level 7 ECE qualification and a current NZ Teaching Certification
- Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Centre Manager or Head Teacher
- Sound knowledge of ECE regulations and Te Whāriki
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practice
- A growth mindset, effective coaching skills, and a love for quality teaching
Ready to inspire and lead with us? Apply now to join a centre where relationships matter, leadership is supported, and your influence will shape the future!
Application details
Applications Close: 30/04/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
