Centre Manager, Early Childhood Centre

Castlefield Kindergarten; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Castlefield Kindergarten in Bondi is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead daily operations and guide educators, ensuring high-quality education and care for children.

You will be supported by Centre Support, including an Area Manager, with monthly collaboration through Centre Manager Connect and opportunities to grow leadership skills. A sign-on bonus is available for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, ECT qualification or ACECQA‑approved equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities for a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of educators including an Assistant Centre Manager and Educational Leader.
• Create a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage day-to-day centre operations in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, health, safety and child protection.
• Support the team to meet National Quality Standards (NQS) targets.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care / ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

As the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre while supporting the team to provide high-quality education and care.

Sign-on bonus for the successful candidate

Permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday

Dedicated Centre Support, including an Area Manager to assist with business, compliance and educational goals

Centre Manager Connect, providing opportunities to collaborate and share ideas with other centre teams each month

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities to grow and develop your leadership skills within the organisation

Key responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of educators, including a dedicated Assistant Centre Manager and Educational Leader
• Creating a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the centre in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring the centre maintains high standards of compliance, health, safety and child protection
• Supporting the team to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Building strong and lasting relationships with children, families and the local community
• Developing community partnerships and supporting strategies to increase centre occupancy
• Working towards centre business and financial targets
• Mentoring and developing educators to support their professional growth
• Working closely with the Centre Support team and Area Manager to achieve operational, compliance and educational goals

About you

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, ECT qualification, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in a centre management or leadership role is highly desirable
• Previous experience as a Nominated Supervisor is preferred
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards
• Experience working towards compliance, safety and operational targets
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A current First Aid Certificate, including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing

About us

We are a vibrant and welcoming early childhood education and care centre located in the heart of Bondi. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nominated Supervisor to join our team and lead our centre with confidence, professionalism and a strong commitment to quality education and care.