We are looking for a passionate, inspiring, relational leader with vision and capacity to further grow our community-based preschool. This is a full time (35 hour) per week position.

Ako Tahi is a spacious, recently refurnished facility in the heart of suburban Christchurch. We are licensed for 40 children, including 10 under 2’s.   

 

We are looking for a Centre Manager with minimum.

• Fully NZ Qualified and Registered with leadership experience

• passionate about development of Tamariki,

• well organized and have good knowledge of requirements for Ministry of Education, Teachers Council, Education Review office etc. maintain health and safety standards.

• a NZ Citizen with permanent residency

• skilled at leading a qualified and supportive team of four (currently), maintaining a positive environment for staff, Tamariki and whanau.

• Implement and maintain Centre philosophy

• Great communication skills

• Sound knowledge of Curriculum documents and implementation

• Supportive to staff with growing their practice within Our Code, Our Standards along with Professional growth Cycles

• An advocate for Tamariki, giving them a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.

 

 

Our staff are guaranteed five hours non-contact time per week, and we honor their need for break times. Our staff are paid at paid at parity (steps 1-6) of NZ pay parity rates.

The Centre runs for Tamariki 8.45am -2.45pm.

 

Ako Tahi Preschool is owned by the Urban Community Trust, which is a charitable Trust operating from C3 Church Christchurch, the Centre Manager will be accountable to the Trustees of the Urban Community Trust

 

 

To view a job description or to apply for the Centre Manager position, please email: office@akotahi.co.nz