Centre Manager

MindChamps Early Learning Glenroy; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare gap fees discount

Management support team

Educators' training funding

Global career opportunities

Cross-centre deployment

Job summary

MindChamps Glenroy seeks a Centre Manager to lead a 121-place service and support a team of educators while fostering strong relationships with families.

The role requires relevant qualifications, WWCC, First Aid/CPR, and knowledge of NQF; the centre offers modern facilities and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Diploma (minimum) or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards, plus CCMS and Xplor administration
• At least 2-year experience as a Centre Manager
• Minimum 5 years total experience in the early childhood sector
• Knowledge of relevant legislative documents for Early Childhood

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day centre operations
• Lead, motivate and support the team
• Maintain a high-quality and performing centre
• Drive occupancy growth and strengthen community reputation
• Ensure compliance with National Regulations and National Quality Standards

Skills

Centre management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Child safety

Education

Diploma in ECE

Bachelor in ECE

ACECQA equivalent

Tools

Xplor

CCMS

Job description

Found in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning ("MindChamps") is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar and Maldives.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager for a Permanent Full-Time opportunity at our MindChamps Glenroy centre. This 121-place service has fantastic modern facilities offering state-of-the-art infrastructure to support our educators and children.

About the Position:

As the Centre Manager, you will manage and support an established team of educators and build strong positive relationships with families. You will genuinely love children and enjoy the opportunity to model best practices to educators in the centre.

As a Centre Manager, your core responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Lead, motivate and support the team
• Maintain a high-quality and performing centre
• A continuous increase in occupancy and maintaining a strong reputation across the community
• Ensure the Centre is compliant and exceeds all the regulatory requirements listed in the National Regulations and National Quality Standards, with a focus on providing an excellent level of education and care to the children.

What we are looking for:

• A completed Diploma (minimum) or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standards, knowledge of Xplor and CCMS administration and the national assessment and rating system
• At least 2-year experience as a Centre Manager
• Minimum of 5 years total experience in the early childhood sector
• Knowledge of relevant legislative documents, applicable to the Early Childhood sector
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team with practical skills in conflict resolution and implementing performance review processes
• Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement across teams
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid/CPR including Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates must be held at the time of application

Why work for MindChamps?

MindChamps is revolutionising the Early Education sector around the world. Join us and we can offer you:

• Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
• Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
• Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
• Internal career development opportunities – including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
• Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchampselc.edu.au

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the Victoria's Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children's safety and wellbeing, and participate in child safety and child protection trainings.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices.

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.