Centre Administrator (BestStart Richmond Kindy)

BestStart Education

Taupo, Waikato
Permanent
Part-time

17 days ago

Part Time
Application Closes 11 May 2024
Waikato - Taupo
Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center

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 Richmond Kindy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education and education to the children in our community.At BestStart Richmond Kindy, parents and whanau are supported and encouraged to be an integral part of their children's learning journey.We stand together and support one another to create an inclusive and special learning space where play is valued as the most important way to learn and grow. We work alongside families to set each child up for learning now and for the rest of their life.Why choose us?Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives.Our benefits include:

A National Support team
Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
Discounted childcare

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
Free annual flu vaccinations
Confidential counselling through EAP
Wellbeing programme.
Sick days available from the day you start
One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition

About the Role:We are seeking an outstanding, organised and friendly Centre Administrator to join our friendly and welcoming team. This administration role is key to the success of our centre to enable us to provide the best quality care and education to our children and ensure we meet our requirements under the Ministry of Education regulations.As a Centre Administrator, you'll play an important part within our team, and you will enjoy a varied role as no two days will ever be the same. You will provide outstanding customer service for our Whanau and have a variety of tasks from data entry, managing bookings, answering parent queries to supporting enquiring families. You will have responsibility for accurate parent accounts, direct debits, account management and payments along with daily, weekly, and termly deadlines that need to be met, so attention to detail and strong organisational skills are important.Being IT savvy and having knowledge of Word and Excel will make this role easier and from time to time you will get the opportunity to work with the tamariki/children. We have a National Admin Support team, who operate a helpdesk to ensure Centre Administrators receive support on an ongoing basis. BestStart has very good procedures, training, and support around Ministry of Education requirements, and this will form part of your induction training.This is a permanent position working 32 hours per week.Role requirements:

Team player with excellent communication skills
Compassionate towards whanau
Good general knowledge of accounts processes and customer account query resolution
A fast and efficient learner who is highly organised and meticulous with details
Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
Fantastic customer service skills with a willingness to go the extra mile

How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Richmond Kindy!

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