Lead Teacher/Assistant Manager

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, capable, and highly organised Lead Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to take the next step in their career while remaining hands-on with children, teachers, and families. At Cherry Grove, we are a community that values kindness, connection, quality education, and creating a warm, supportive environment where children and staff can thrive. As lead teacher, you will work closely with our centre manager to help lead the day-to-day operation of the centre including: supporting and mentoring teaching staff ensuring high-quality learning and care outcomes for children assisting with compliance, licensing, ERO, and MOE requirements supporting enrolment administration and occupancy management helping manage ECE funding, subsidy processes, and centre systems building strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community. We are looking for someone who: holds current New Zealand Registered Teacher Certification has experience in Early Childhood Education leadership understands (or is keen to further develop expertise in) ECE funding, compliance, and administration has exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills is proactive, solutions-focused, and able to juggle multiple priorities communicates professionally and builds positive relationships with staff and families brings energy, humour, positivity, and a genuine passion for supporting children and teachers. What we offer: a supportive and collaborative leadership team opportunities for professional growth and development the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families a workplace where hard work, initiative, and kindness are appreciated. If you are an organised, passionate, and fun registered teacher who enjoys balancing leadership, administration, and hands-on teaching, we would love to hear from you. Flexible start date depending on applicants' availability.