• Leadership opportunity in a centre licensed for 100.
• Purpose-built and centrally located. 
• Enjoy discounted childcare for your tamariki.
• Full pay parity, paid teaching registration and first aid.
• Be well supported by your Area Manager.
• Impactful leadership opportunity.
• Breakfast and Fresh Fruit daily.

Step into the vibrant world of Evolve Education, where every day is an adventure in nurturing young minds and fostering a sense of wonder. Here at Active Explorers Melville, we have an opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager to take the helm!

As our new leader, you’ll role model behaviour, ensuring that Evolves values are upheld daily:

• Kotahitanga – we are stronger together.
• Manaakitanga – we make everyone feel welcome.
• Mahia te mahi – we thrive on progress.
• Kia manawanui – we see a world of possibilities.

We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment for our tamariki. Our centre is conveniently located near Waikato Hospital and has easy access to local schools. We take pride in offering a unique educational experience for all our children. Our spacious natural outdoor environment has an awesome vegetable garden that supplies our cook with ingredients for home-cooked meals. 

Working closely with your Area Manager, you will build a culture of positivity and success in the Centre, strengthening team engagement and retention. Your support will enable your team to work collaboratively, achieving both educational and operational objectives. Your judgement and leadership will motivate and inspire your people to deliver exceptional early childcare education (ECE) services to tamariki and their whanau.

We know that delivering great outcomes for children and families starts with having the right people. And nowhere is this more important, than in our leaders. Here you’ll provide effective hands-on leadership that encourages, supports, and enables all team members to achieve their objectives and goals. You’ll lead with a strong commitment to equity, ensuring fair and inclusive practices. You will make an impact with occupancy, compliance, and engagement across your team.

Our offer to you:

• A wonderful new team to work with.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Competitive salary and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Professional Development.
• An opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• A half-day of birthday leave.

What we're looking for in you: 

• You are ECE qualified and hold full teaching registration.
• You have demonstrated experience in a Centre Manager role and understand what it takes to run a successful ECE Centre.
• You have good business acumen and the ability to manage sustainably and profitably for optimum results. 
• You take a holistic approach to management – you know that people are at the heart of everything and you’re an exceptional communicator and relationship builder.
• You thrive on challenge, learning and opportunity, and you’re excited to bring your expertise to the team. 

If you're a passionate, experienced leader ready to make a difference, seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in a fresh chapter of your professional journey. Apply today to find out more!