Deputy Centre Leader

1. Leadership & Management

• →Support the Centre Leader in driving the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the centre.
• →Provide leadership in both pedagogy and operations, ensuring alignment with ECDA and MOE requirements.
• →Act as Centre Leader in their absence, assuming full leadership responsibilities.
• →Lead specific domains or projects as delegated (e.g. inclusion, staff development, sustainability, digital initiatives).

2. Curriculum & Pedagogical Leadership

• →Oversee curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and assessment processes.
• →Mentor and coach educators to adopt reflective and effective teaching practices.
• →Observe classroom practices, provide professional feedback, and monitor children’s learning outcomes.
• →Promote innovation in teaching, inclusive practices, and quality learning environments.

3. Operational & Administrative Duties

• →Manage day-to-day centre operations, including scheduling, deployment, facilities, and resources.
• →Ensure compliance with ECDA licensing, health & safety, and quality standards.
• →Support budgeting, procurement, and resource management.
• →Oversee administrative records, including enrolment, staff files, and student documentation

4. Staff Management & Development

• →Supervise, guide, and appraise teachers and support staff.
• →Assist in staff recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• →Facilitate professional development, CPD opportunities, and learning communities.
• →Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• →Build strong relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication and engagement programs.
• →Organise and participate in parent-teacher meetings, centre events, and parent education workshops.
• →Liaise with community partners, agencies, and external stakeholders to support holistic child development.

6. Quality Assurance & Reporting

• →Monitor centre KPIs: enrolment, staff-child ratios, curriculum outcomes, parent satisfaction, staff retention.
• →Support audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews.
• →Collect and analyse data to inform decision-making and improvement plans.
• →Prepare reports for management, HQ, or external agencies as required.

• Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Care & Education (Teaching) or equivalent, recognised by ECDA.
• Completion of Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL) or willingness to obtain within stipulated timeframe.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in preschool teaching, with supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ECDA regulations, licensing standards, and curriculum frameworks (e.g. NEL Framework).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire educators.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, resilient, and adaptable, with ability to handle multiple priorities. Core Competencies:
• Leadership & Decision-Making
• Pedagogical Expertise
• People & Team Development
• Communication & Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset