Centre Director: Montessori Leadership & Growth

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Leadership training

Work-life balance

Supportive leadership

Impact on children & families

Job summary

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd is seeking a Nominated Supervisor to lead our Hallett Cove Montessori Academy centre. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor educators, ensure safety and compliance with NQF, build strong relationships with families and the local community.

The role requires minimum 2 years' leadership experience in early childhood education, Diploma or Bachelor in ECE, WWCC, first aid and EYLF/Montessori knowledge. A dynamic leader with a passion for Montessori is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing an early childhood education and care service.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved), or currently working towards.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations, National Quality Standard and EYLF.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound business and operational management experience.
• Passion for high-quality early childhood education and the Montessori philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Early Childhood Educators and Teachers.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors.
• Act as the Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC) when required.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• Support educators in implementing high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF and Montessori Curriculum.
• Establish and drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee centre operations including staffing, compliance, administration and occupancy growth.
• Support Assessment and Rating readiness and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to successfully establish and grow the new service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

EYLF knowledge

Montessori philosophy

Coaching

Relationship building

Business & operations

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd is seeking a Nominated Supervisor to lead our Hallett Cove Montessori Academy centre. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor educators, ensure safety and compliance with NQF, build strong relationships with families and the local community.

The role requires minimum 2 years' leadership experience in early childhood education, Diploma or Bachelor in ECE, WWCC, first aid and EYLF/Montessori knowledge. A dynamic leader with a passion for Montessori is essential.