Accreditation Supervisor

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd; Summer Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on childcare fees

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development programs

Job summary

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd is seeking an Accreditation Supervisor to guide provisionally or conditionally accredited teachers toward Proficient Teacher status. You will support practitioners to align with the Australian Standards and manage the accreditation journey across Sydney sites.

The role requires onsite work at our Summer Hill head office two days per week, with travel to centres as needed. Strong communication, accreditation knowledge, and relevant checks are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved).
• NESA Proficient Accreditation.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• NSW Police Check.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to provisionally or conditionally accredited teachers pursuing Proficient Teacher accreditation.
• Support teachers to develop practice against the Australian Professional Standards for Proficient Teachers.
• Guide teachers through the accreditation process and provide feedback.
• Assist with on-site supervision and travel to Montessori Academy centres as required.
• Observe and report teacher practice, and declare outcomes in eTAMS.
• Refer relevant Professional Development courses to Proficient Teachers.
• Respond to enquiries related to achieving or maintaining Proficient Teacher accreditation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel across Sydney Metro

Education

Bachelor or Master in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA)

NESA Proficient Accreditation

Working with Children Check

NSW Police Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Generous discounts on childcare | 17.5% annual leave loading
• Convenient location in Summer Hill | Free on-site parking
• Friendly and fun work place culture | Supportive Management team

• Generous discounts on childcare | 17.5% annual leave loading
• Convenient location in Summer Hill | Free on-site parking
• Friendly and fun work place culture | Supportive Management team

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with a vision is to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With more than 40 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. To find our more visit:www.montessoriacademy.com.au

The Role

As an Accreditation Supervisor, you are expected to supervise provisionally or conditionally accredited teachers working towards Proficient Teacher accreditation. You are responsible for supporting provisionally or conditionally accredited teachers to develop their practice against the Australian Professional Standards (the Standards) for Proficient Teachers and guide them through the accreditation process.

This role requires a minimum of two days per week working onsite at Montessori Academy Head Office in Summer Hill, with travel to Montessori Academy centres across Sydney as required.

• Provide advice and feedback to teachers to support them in meeting the Standards for Proficient Teacher
• Observe teachers’ practices and provide an observation report as required
• Provide timely and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with teachers to help them select appropriate evidence to annotate and submit
• Make declarations on eTAMS whether the teacher's practice demonstrates the Standards
• Refer Professional Development courses to Proficient Teachers
• Respond to all enquiries related to achieving or maintaining Proficient Teacher accreditation

About You

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to commute across Sydney Metro areas
• Bachelor or Master in Early Childhood Education (approved by ACECQA)
• NESA Proficient Accreditation
• Current Working with Children Check
• NSW Police Check
• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
• Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Attended or willing to attend NESA online courses “Accreditation Supervisors” and “Making Consistent Proficient Teacher Accreditation Decisions”

Benefits for the Right Candidate

• Discounts on childcare fees for all Montessori Academy centres
• Access to wellness programs
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Fantastic training and development programs