Centre Director: Lead a Thriving Early Learning Centre

Goodstart Early Learning; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Professional supervision

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning Mannering Park is seeking a Centre Director to lead a passionate team, guiding two learning spaces and outdoor environments to deliver high quality early learning.

You’ll build strong relationships with children, families and the local community, oversee operations, and drive attendance and sustainable revenue while upholding our values as Australia’s largest early learning not-for-profit.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards).
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage.
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement.
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business.
• Strengthen partnerships with families and community services to support children’s transition to school.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Commercial acumen

Team development

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning Mannering Park is seeking a Centre Director to lead a passionate team, guiding two learning spaces and outdoor environments to deliver high quality early learning.

You’ll build strong relationships with children, families and the local community, oversee operations, and drive attendance and sustainable revenue while upholding our values as Australia’s largest early learning not-for-profit.