Centre Director & Leader - Inspire Educators & Community

seek.com.au; Branxton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Superannuation

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor for a Newcastle/Hunter Valley childcare service. You will lead pedagogy, operations, compliance and staff development to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

You will bring ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education) and strong leadership, with NSW Working with Children Check and Child Protection training; you’ll drive

Qualifications

• Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved).
• Director/Centre Manager experience in Early Childhood preferred but not essential; training provided.
• Working knowledge of EYLF, NQS and QIP.
• Rights of the Child and Child Safe Practices and standards.
• Leadership in team development, culture and retention.
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Approved Child Protection Training.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification.
• Australian working rights.
• NSW Police Check.
• Strong communication, people management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to drive occupancy and build community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the centre's vision, pedagogy, and operations.
• Inspire, mentor and support a team of passionate educators.
• Maintain compliance, policies and exceed quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Lead with confidence in welcoming new families and ensuring a high staff morale.
• Maintain high standards in educational programming and regulatory compliance.
• Champion a sustainable and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Team development

Education

Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

NSW Working with Children Check

Approved Child Protection Training

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor for a Newcastle/Hunter Valley childcare service. You will lead pedagogy, operations, compliance and staff development to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

You will bring ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education) and strong leadership, with NSW Working with Children Check and Child Protection training; you’ll drive