Centre Director, Early Learning & Team Leadership

Ccnswact; Wollongong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Director’s allowance

Above award salary

Job summary

New Day Kids Early Learning Centre in Figtree, Wollongong, seeks a Centre Director to lead pedagogy, mentor staff and cultivate a positive workplace culture.

You will model high-quality teaching, build a strong team and navigate regulatory requirements to support quality outcomes in a NSW centre with a 58-place capacity.

Qualifications

• A passion for leading excellence in early childhood pedagogy and strong staff engagement.
• Proven ability to guide teaching teams to create collaborative, motivated learning environments.
• Knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law/Regulation, NQS and EYLF/MTOP frameworks, and child safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary teaching practice and mentor staff.
• Lead a cohesive, collaborative team across the centre.
• Engage with educators and children to promote best practices in pedagogy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks governing early childhood education.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Centre Director (NewDay Kids Early Learning Centre), Figtree Wollongong

NSW

Position Title: Centre Director, NewDay Kids Early Learning Centre

New Day Kids (NDK) is looking for an enthusiastic Director with a passion for developing young minds and building a positive workplace culture.

About The Position

In this hands-on leadership role, you will model exemplary teaching practice, mentor staff and build a strong and cohesive team. Currently rated as Meeting National Quality Standards, with strong and supported leadership, we aim to achieve an Exceeding rating.

New Day Kids Early Learning Centre is a wonderfully appointed and well resourced Long Day Care Centre located in Figtree, Wollongong which provides 58 places per day. For more information about our exciting Centre, head to our website . Our centre is part of New Day Church, and the Centre Director will be supported by, and work within, a loving church community. Our values can be found here .

New Day Kids is committed to child safety and upholding children’s rights. Child-safe screening, reasonable enquiries and background checks are a mandatory part of this recruitment. Applicants must demonstrate their understanding of, and commitment to, child safety and Paramountcy.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an educator who has:

• A degree in Early Childhood education from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or: A diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Accredited Child Protection Training
• National Child Safety Training (Geccko Training)

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A passion for leading excellence in early childhood pedagogy through regular, active engagement with teachers, educators and children.
• A proven ability to guide teaching teams to create collaborative, motivated, and culturally strong learning environments.
• Current knowledge of, and experience working within, relevant regulatory frameworks including, but not limited to:
  • Education and Care Services National Law (2010)
  • Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011)
  • National Quality Standard (NQS)
  • Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and/or My Time Our Place Framework
  • Child Protection legislation
  • National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards
  • ECA Code of Ethics
• A willingness to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations

What We Offer

• A full-time leadership role, with strong, collaborative support within a caring community.
• Competitive above award salary, with additional Director’s allowance and negotiated additional entitlements.
• A centre that truly values innovation, teamwork and joy.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

Include with your application one written reference from a person who has directly supervised you or managed you in a professional capacity, and the contact details of at least one other referee.