Centre Manager

Eden Academy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous above-award salary

Monthly Centre Manager meetings

Centre Directors Days and annuals</n>

Flexible centre budgets

Direct access to Operations Manager (E

Owners) and support for professional发展

Job summary

Eden Academy Bardon Kindergarten in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher / Centre Manager to join our 36-place sanctuary. This hybrid role combines hands-on teaching and leadership, mentoring a dedicated team of educators, and overseeing daily centre operations.

As Contact ECT/CM you will lead engaging play-based learning, model best-practice teaching, foster strong family relationships, ensure EYLF and NQF compliance, and drive continuous improvement while balancing teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-recognised equivalent.
• Experience as Early Childhood Teacher with Centre Manager experience.
• Working with Children Check current.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current Child Protection training.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Two professional references (one from a manager or supervisor in childcare/education).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences and promote collaborative team culture.
• Work alongside educators, modelling high-quality teaching practices.
• Mentor and coach team members to build confidence and capabilities.
• Oversee centre operations, compliance, administration and occupancy.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with families and the community.
• Promote children's independence, curiosity and sense of belonging.
• Champion the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Classroom teaching

EYLF/NQF knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-recognised equivalent

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Eden Academy Bardon Kindergarten: Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference

Love being on the floor just as much as leading a team? This role is for you!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher / Centre Manager to join our beautiful 36-place sanctuary in Bardon. Supporting 2 -rooms of 3 - 5-year-olds.This unique hybrid role combines hands-on teaching and leadership with the opportunity to inspire, mentor and lead a dedicated team.

As our Contact ECT/CM you will:

• Lead and deliver engaging, meaningful play-based learning experiences and promotecollaborative team culture.
• Work alongside educators, modelling high-quality teaching practices.
• Mentor and coach team members to build their confidence and capabilities.
• Oversee center operations, compliance, administration and occupancy.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with families and the community.
• Promote children's independence, curiosity and sense of belonging.
• Champion the EYLF, National Quality Framework and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Confidence in modelling best-practice educational approaches.
• The ability to balance hands-on teaching with leadership and operational responsibilities.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.
• A warm, approachable and collaborative leadership style.
• Above all, you'll be a visible and approachable leader who enjoys getting alongside their team and bringing out the best in others.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-recognised equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), alongside previous Centre Manager experience.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current Child Protection training.
• A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Two professional references, including one from a manager or supervisor in childcare or education.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Generous above-award salary.
• Monthly Centre Manager meetings with leaders across the business.
• Centre Directors Days and annual conferences.
• Flexible centre budgets and monthly equipment and resource budgets.
• Direct access to your Operations Manager (Eden ANGEL) and Owners.
• Financial support for ongoing education and professional development.
• Rewards for referring family and friends.
• Opportunities to grow and transfer across our centres.

What's Next?

If you're a Centre Manager who loves being on the floor, has a natural ability to inspire others and is ready to make a difference through hands-on leadership, we'd love to hear from you!