Director | KU Newport Preschool

KU Children's Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Study assistance and professional学习

Professional learning opportunities

Health & Wellbeing portal access

KU Plus discounts

Job summary

KU Children’s Services is seeking an experienced Director for KU Newport Preschool in NSW. The role is a full-time, 12-month maximum term contract starting January 2027, leading pedagogy, operations and stakeholder relationships with a hands-on, supportive leadership approach.

You will guide a small team, ensure child safety practices, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote community connections through the service. A NSW WWCC and ACECQA-recognised ECT degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years directing experience.
• NSW Working with Children Check required.
• ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree.
• Child Protection Training and National Child Safety Training completed.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates with Asthma and Anaphylaxis management certificates.
• NESA Teacher Accreditation.
• Knowledge of NQS and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Lead KU Newport Preschool and a small team to maintain high-quality pedagogy and practice.
• Support relationships with children, families and community.
• Mentor educators and drive continuous improvement in service operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Pedagogy

Community engagement

Education

ACECQA recognised ECT degree

Job description

KU Children's Services – Newport Beach NSW

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not-for-profit organisation. KU is our place, where we all belong: a safe, calm community of children, families and educators.

Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, close to Newport Beach, KU Newport Preschool provides a rich and engaging learning environment with a strong focus on sustainability, community connection and learning through play.

The preschool offers an indoor/outdoor program where children are free to move between environments, giving them extended opportunities to build on their interests through play. Our connection with the local community is also reflected through our out-the-gate program, which incorporates the beach and surrounding community into children’s learning experiences.

KU Newport is proud of its strong reputation within the local community and its family-focused approach to providing high-quality education and care that recognises each child as an individual.

The Role

Commencing in late January 2027, we are seeking an experienced and ECT qualified Director to lead KU Newport Preschool on a full time, 12-month maximum term contract.

KU Newport is a busy preschool with a relaxed atmosphere, where children have the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. You will lead a small and efficient team, supporting high-quality pedagogy and practice while maintaining the strong relationships the service has with children, families and the local community.

You will bring confident leadership, sound pedagogical knowledge and experience supporting service operations, mentoring educators and continuous improvement.

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases
• Staff discount on childcare fees at CCS services
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to paid government entitlements
• Access to a variety of salary packaging options
• Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation
• 94% of staff say we live our values
• KU Plus, an extensive employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
• Blue Light Discount Card
• A focus on holistic staff wellness through KU’s Health & Wellbeing portal
• Access to extensive free professional learning
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

You will have:

• At least 2 years of previous directing experience
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Completed Child Protection Training and National Child Safety Training, as well as a demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is a child safe organisation committed to protecting children from harm and abuse. The safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount and inform all aspects of our decision-making. Our longstanding commitment to child safety and wellbeing is demonstrated by our zero tolerance for child abuse, a strong culture of reporting concerns, and respect for children’s voices and participation. We embed the Child Safe Standards in everyday practice, comply with child safe legislation, and foster a culture in which children are safe, valued and heard.