Centre Director: Lead & Elevate Early Learning Team

Day One Early Learning Centres

Deception Bay

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Day One Early Learning Centres is seeking a dynamic Centre Director to lead a passionate team of educators and ensure high-quality early learning across the centre. You will manage daily operations, budgets, staffing, compliance with NQS and EYLF, and report to the owner with KPI insights.

As a business-minded leader, you will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, maintain ratings, and deliver exceptional family experiences while upholding Day One's values and environment focus.

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills for a team with a range of experience levels.
  • Early Childhood qualifications.
  • Have First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, or willingness to immediately obtain.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience as a Centre Director.
  • Have a proven history with the implementation of NQF, EYLF and Kindergarten guidelines.
  • Excellent presentation and communication verbally and written.
  • Current Suitability Card.
  • Happy disposition and dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards including NQF and EYLF.
  • Run daily operational components of the business, including budgets, ratios, rosters and staffing.
  • Report monthly to the Owner on KPIs and performance.
  • Develop and mentor the team to deliver high-quality education.
  • Drive continuous improvement across centre operations and community relations.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Communication

Education

Early Childhood qualifications
First Aid/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis

Tools

None

Job description

Day One Early Learning Centres is seeking a dynamic Centre Director to lead a passionate team of educators and ensure high-quality early learning across the centre. You will manage daily operations, budgets, staffing, compliance with NQS and EYLF, and report to the owner with KPI insights.

As a business-minded leader, you will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, maintain ratings, and deliver exceptional family experiences while upholding Day One's values and environment focus.

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