Centre Director/ Nominated Supervisor

Cooma School for Early Learning

Cooma

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Supportive management team

Lead an 81-place service

Family-oriented workplace

Valued ideas and experience

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cooma School for Early Learning in Cooma NSW is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead our 81-place early learning service. You will oversee daily operations, guide a dedicated team of educators and ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and regulations, always placing the safety and development of children first.

The ideal candidate brings senior leadership experience in early childhood, ACECQA qualifications, and a proven ability to build strong

Qualifications

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law and National Regulations.
Commitment to child safety, children's rights and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Experience leading and coaching educators to maintain high professional standards.

Responsibilities

Leading, supporting and developing a team of early childhood educators.
Promoting and embedding a strong child-safe culture throughout the service.
Ensuring safety, rights and best interests of children are the paramount consideration.
Ensuring the service meets obligations under the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations.
Supporting and maintaining high-quality educational programs and practice.
Building strong relationships with children, families, educators and the local community.
Managing day-to-day centre operations.
Supporting continuous improvement through SAT and Quality Improvement Plan and ongoing reflection.
Creating a positive, professional and accountable workplace culture.
Supporting staff to understand and meet child protection and mandatory reporting obligations.
Managing concerns, complaints and incidents appropriately.
Supporting child-safe recruitment, induction and ongoing employment practices.
Collaborating with management on ongoing growth and success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Mentoring

Professional development

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Gecko training

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Cooma School for Early Learning – Cooma NSW

Cooma School for Early Learning | Cooma, NSW | Full-time

Cooma School for Early Learning is seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead our family-owned early learning service in Cooma NSW.

We are an 81-place service providing high-quality education and care in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. As a family-owned service, we value strong relationships with our children, families, educators and our local community.

We are looking for an exceptional leader who understands that the safety, rights and best interests of children must always come first. You will play a critical role in creating and maintaining a strong child-safe culture, supporting your team to uphold high professional standards and ensuring every child is safe, respected and valued.

About the role

As Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the service. Working closely with our management team, you will lead a positive and capable team while ensuring the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, supporting and developing a team of early childhood educators
Promoting and embedding a strong child-safe culture throughout the service
Ensuring the safety, rights and best interests of children are the paramount consideration in decision-making and daily practice
Ensuring the service meets its obligations under the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations
Supporting and maintaining high-quality educational programs and practice
Building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, educators and the local community
Managing day-to-day centre operations
Supporting continuous improvement through the SAT and Quality Improvement Plan and ongoing critical reflection
Creating a positive, professional and accountable workplace culture
Supporting staff to understand and meet their child protection, mandatory reporting and child safety obligations
Managing concerns, complaints and incidents appropriately and ensuring children and families feel safe to speak up
Supporting child-safe recruitment, induction and ongoing employment practices
Working closely with the management team on the ongoing growth and success of the service

About you

We are looking for a genuine and capable people leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

You will be organised, approachable and confident in making decisions. You will understand the responsibility that comes with leading an education and care service and be committed to creating an environment where children are safe, respected, listened to and supported.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor or in a senior leadership role within early childhood education and care
An ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law and National Regulations
A demonstrated commitment to child safety, children's rights and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
Strong knowledge of child protection, mandatory reporting and safeguarding responsibilities
Experience leading and supporting educators to maintain professional boundaries and high standards of conduct
Experience supporting teams through coaching, mentoring and professional development
Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
Sound organisational and problem-solving skills
A current NSW Working with Children Check
Gecko training
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Our commitment to child safety

Cooma School for Early Learning is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, respected, heard and supported. The safety, rights and best interests of children are our paramount consideration.

We expect all employees to actively contribute to our child-safe culture, uphold appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in protecting children from harm.

Our recruitment process reflects this commitment. All applicants will undergo child-safe recruitment and screening processes to assess their suitability to work with children. This may include verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, Working with Children Check verification, thorough reference checks including enquiries about child safety and professional conduct, and other suitability checks required under relevant legislation and regulations.

Why join Cooma School for Early Learning?

This is an opportunity to join a family-owned service where you can genuinely make a difference. We value our team and believe that strong leadership and a positive workplace culture create better outcomes for children, families and educators.

We offer: