Assistant Centre Leader - Alten Road

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland Our Alten Road Early Childhood Centre is excited to welcome a new  Assistant Centre Manager (known internally as an Assistant Centre Leader) to the whanau. Alten Road is a homely, yet spacious heritage style centre nestled in the heart of the University of Auckland’s city campus.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Are you seeking a meaningful role where you can truly impact the lives of children? At our Alten Road Centre, we cherish the bonds we create and the safe haven we provide for our little ones. If you are an experienced leader ready to lead with warmth and passion, this is the job for you. Alten Road provides a nurturing environment to our tamariki from 3 months old to school age for the University of Auckland community. Our centre is multicultural and diverse and embraces families from around the world. As a centre, we are committed to using Te Whāriki and our practice is strongly influenced respectful care and relationships. The Assistant Centre Manager will lead and champion this philosophy. We see our children as competent and confident learners who bring with them their own mana personal power and ways of knowing and doing. We embrace this as part of our learning community. With fantastic teacher to child ratios, a competitive salary in line with full pay parity with an additional leadership allowance, additional sick leave, a Christmas shutdown period – plus plenty of other staff benefits – the University of Auckland is the place to be. This is a  full-time (40 hours per week)  permanent position. Centre opening hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. For more detailed information, please refer to the  Position Description. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer We value you through:

• 5 weeks’ annual leave, inclusive of Easter Tuesday and the University has a Christmas shutdown period.
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• At least 2.5 hours per week & 2 days per year non-contact time
• 14 days sick leave in first 12 months’ + covid leave!
• A competitive salary
• Centres rich in resources
• Plus much more! Please visit  Staff Benefits .

The successful candidate will also have wonderful opportunities for professional growth and development alongside a learning community that values whanaugatanga. He kōrero mōu | About you To flourish in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Teaching Level 7 (ECE) with current Full Teacher Certification .
• A Strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy, and curriculum, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education.
• Thorough knowledge of current ECE Regulations and a steadfast commitment to compliance.
• A positive attitude, sense of humour, and mature leadership style grounded in empathy and understanding.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 14 May 2024  to be considered. We may close this advert early if we receive a large volume of applications. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Additional Information

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