Centre Director (Nominated Supervisor)

Kiddie Academy; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy is seeking a Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor to lead educators and staff, ensuring high quality care and compliance with NQF and the CCS framework. You will oversee budgeting, administration, and safety, while mentoring staff and coordinating professional development.

This pivotal role reports to the Group Operations Manager and contributes to strategic planning and service improvement. Your background includes a degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, current first

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood from ACECQA approved list, or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current Emergency First Aid in Education and Care Setting.
• ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma training.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Accredited Child Protection Training.
• Minimum 3 years' Nominated Supervisor experience or 5 years' leadership in an Early Childhood Service.
• Proven administrative, curriculum development and staff leadership experience.
• Budget management experience for an early education service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to educators and staff.
• Support educators with professional training and mentoring.
• Ensure the service maintains high quality care and education standards.
• Manage centre operations and administrative duties related to staff.
• Monitor WHS compliance and safety program.
• Oversee CCS claims and annual budget spending.
• Lead meetings, development programs and centre management.
• Collaborate with Group Operations Manager/Approved Provider.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Curriculum development

Parent & community liaison

Staff professional development

WHS knowledge

Safety training

Education

Bachelor/diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and management to educators and staff regarding all aspects of the operation of the service in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures. This role involves liaising closely with the Group Operations Manager/Approved Provider, supporting educators and staff with professional training and mentoring, and ensuring the service maintains high quality care and education standards.

Key responsibilities

• Follow Kiddie Academy Policy and Procedures Manual and adhere to the standards of Kiddie Academy Philosophy and Statement of Philosophy
• Share responsibility in ensuring Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) of the Centre
• Abide by, conduct and evaluate all standards in the National Quality Framework and Quality Improvement plan
• Manage educators and administrative duties relating to educators, casuals, volunteers and students
• Monitor Working with Children Checks for all Educators, casuals, volunteers and students
• Provide professional leadership and development to staff
• Hold meetings, development and programs and management of the Centre
• Responsible for the overall management and administration of the service
• Implement and evaluate centre's goals
• Monitor and manage the centre's CCS claims
• Responsible for all fees and financial duties and ensure all spending is in line with the annual budget

About you

• Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Accredited Child Protection Training
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Nominated Supervisor position in an Early Childhood Service or Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service
• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of service's requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system and ability to perform software application for compliance
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an early education and care service

About us

Kiddie Academy has a strong vision and desire to be the leader in childcare services by being innovative and attracting the greatest educators. We always aim to be at the forefront of the industry by providing unsurpassed education to children, being an employer of choice and a brand recognised for its values and quality. Our Centres value the importance of continued professional development in the setting of goals and the systematic evaluation and review of everyday practice to ensure and maintain high quality care. Our vision is to provide the foundation for children to experience care and development by a combination of expert educators, leading facilities, educational programs to stimulate self-esteem and creativity.