Centre Director

Children First Early Education Evanston Park; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% off childcare fees

Novated vehicle leasing

Free annual flu shot

First aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis certificates

Discounts from brands and retailers

Professional development opportunities

Career progression within a fast‑groom

Job summary

Children First Early Education Evanston Park is seeking a driven Senior Centre Director to lead, inspire, support and manage our team of Educators while running day-to-day operations at our 100-place centre.

Offer includes a negotiable salary + super, with a focus on strong governance, EYLF/NQS, and effective rostering and budgeting in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS and QIP.
• Current WWCC, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of early childhood professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all staff.
• Ensure high quality early learning programs are delivered by a passionate team of Educators.
• Manage staffing rosters efficiently.
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines.
• Deliver consistent high quality standards for centre presentation and work practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children and the local business community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Governance

Communication

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Degree

Tools

QikKids

CCS compliance tools

Job description

$110,000 - $120,000 p.a + super + paid weekly!

Children First Early Education Evanston Park is on the lookout for a superstar, driven and experienced Senior Centre Director to lead, inspire, support and manage our team of Educators, and run the day-to-day operations of our amazing childcare centre!

Our 100 place centre with long-term staff is awaiting the right candidate to make it their own! This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strong leader to join our team and to create their own internal management structure with a non contact Assistant Director and Educational Leader to provide exceeding governance within the centre!

About your new role:

Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures

Provide leadership and guidance to all staff

Ensure that high quality early learning programs are delivered by a passionate team of Educators

Manage staffing rosters efficiently

Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines

Deliver consistent high quality standards for centre presentation and work practices

Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children and the local business community

A little about you

A Diploma in Children's Services or Early Childhood Degree

A minimum of 2 years experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting

A high level understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP)

Sound understanding of CCS and QikKids

Current WWCC, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates

Ability to lead and mentor a team of qualified and committed early childhood professionals

Willingness to undertake and co-ordinate ongoing professional development trainingfor Educators

What we can offer you

An exceptional negotiable salary + super

ECEC grant wage increase on top of a competitive base rate!

75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees.

Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!

Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

Free annual child protection training.

Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences

An established centre with long-term Educators.

Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.

Professional development and leadership programs.

Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.