Centre Manager

Centre Manager | New Centre Opening | Lucknow

🌟 Lead Something Extraordinary. Build a Team. Shape the Future of Early Learning.

Are you an experienced early childhood leader looking for a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy? Journey Early Learning is seeking an exceptional Centre Manager to lead the opening of our brand-new Lucknow Centre, opening in November 2026.

As our inaugural Centre Manager, you'll have the unique opportunity to recruit and develop your team, establish a thriving centre culture and create meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community from day one. Supported by an experienced Centre Quality Manager and dedicated central support teams, you'll be empowered to shape the success of our newest Journey Early Learning centre.

About the Role

As Centre Manager, you'll provide operational and pedagogical leadership, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional early childhood education and care while ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework.

From recruiting and onboarding your team to driving occupancy, mentoring educators and building strong community partnerships, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a centre where children, families and educators feel welcomed, connected and inspired every day.

This is more than leading a centre—it's your opportunity to establish the culture, set the standards and build a high-performing team from the very beginning.

About Our New Centre

Journey Early Learning Lucknow has been purpose-built to provide modern, inspiring learning environments where children can explore, learn and thrive.

Thoughtfully designed with high-quality educational resources, dedicated learning spaces for each age group and engaging indoor and outdoor environments, our newest centre will provide an exceptional experience for children, families and educators alike.

As the inaugural Centre Manager, you'll lead the centre through its opening, establish strong community connections and create a positive culture that reflects Journey's values of Trust & Belief, Support & Wellbeing, Growth & Development, and Passion & Possibilities.

Why Join Journey?

✨ Lead the opening of a brand-new Journey Early Learning centre
✨ Centre Manager incentive and bonus program
✨ Paid Birthday Leave
✨ Ongoing leadership development and genuine career progression opportunities
✨ Journey Academy professional learning and leadership programs
✨ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
✨ Mental Health First Aid initiatives and wellbeing support
✨ Anniversary recognition and reward programs
✨ Dedicated support from your Centre Quality Manager and central support teams
✨ Join an organisation committed to quality education, innovation and continuous improvement

About You

✔ Hold a Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

✔ Previous Centre Manager experience, or significant experience as an Assistant Centre Manager ready to take the next step

✔ Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster a positive, collaborative centre culture

✔ Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Child Safe Standards

✔ Commercial mindset with experience managing occupancy, centre operations and financial performance

✔ Passion for mentoring, coaching and developing educators to achieve their full potential

✔ Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, educators and the wider community

✔ Hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

Safeguarding

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. Our See, Act, Tell safeguarding framework empowers every team member to recognise concerns, take appropriate action and speak up to help create safe environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

If you're excited by the opportunity to open a brand-new centre, build an exceptional team and create a lasting impact within the Lucknow community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become the inaugural Centre Manager at Journey Early Learning Lucknow.