ECT - Early Childhood Teachers

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary package

Performance-based monthly bonuses

Study allowances for upskilling

Job summary

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre in NSW seeks an experienced Assistant Centre Director to lead our large centre. You will guide day-to-day operations, mentor a dedicated team of educators and ensure high-quality learning experiences. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and robust administrative skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary package and monthly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma level qualification required.
• Proven hands-on leadership experience in a large centre.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong admin abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and create a positive learning environment.
• Mentor and support educators, fostering collaboration.
• Maintain high-level compliance with National Quality Standards and EYLF policies.
• Build strong relationships with families and the wider community.
• Oversee professional development and educator performance.
• Align centre operations with business goals and strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Office admin

People management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Diploma

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre - Gregory Hills NSW

At Raising Stars Early Learning Centres, we ensure that all of our care centres operate at the highest standard of child care across all areas, with a full service approach that includes a comprehensive educational curriculum, a safe, familiar and friendly environment, and the best centre and facilities in the industry.

We have an amazing community including a team of supportive owners, dedicated and passionate educators and friendly families and children.

Child Safety Commitment

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm of any kind.

All team members are required to:

• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Follow our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
• Complete relevant child protection training
• Undergo Working with Children, Police and reference checks prior to employment

We welcome applications from individuals who share our strong commitment to child safety and inclusive practice.

Your role

The perfect candidate will have outstanding leadership skills and have a proven track record in management. In return, you will receive exceptional conditions, additional benefits and an industry leading salary package plus performance based bonuses.

This is an extremely rare opportunity for an experienced Assistant Centre Director to lead this beautiful large centre. The successful candidate must have the ability to guide, mentor and empower the staffing team as well as the ability to identify and nurture each staff member’s individual strengths. You will lead teams to create innovative and exciting, high quality learning programs and build their reflective practices whilst demonstrating that you are highly organised, approachable and flexible.

As an Assistant Centre Director, your core responsibilities will include the following

• Lead day-to-day operations, creating a positive, enriching environment for children.
• Support and mentor a dedicated team of educators, promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain high-level compliance with all regulatory requirements under the National Quality Framework.
• Build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community.
• Manage continuous professional development and educator performance.
• Ensure smooth operations that align with the centre’s business goals.

What we can offer you

• An industry leading salary package plus performance based monthly bonuses
• Childcare discount on the gap fee
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
• Paid professional development and continuous career development opportunities
• Work/life balance and wellbeing focus including Employee Assistance Program
• Regular team bonding and team benefits (including employee of the month award, wellbeing basket and various celebrations)
• An environment that welcomes ideas and enthusiasm, choice of educational resources

To succeed in this role, you will need

• A Bachelor Degree or be an experienced Diploma
• Hands-on experience running a large centre at Assistant Director level, minimum of 2 years in a management/leadership position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as office admin skills
• Extensive knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Standards and A&R process