Educational Leader – Adelaide

anzuk Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rate + 15% WRP + Super

Mentoring by management

Strong support network

Ongoing professional training

Extremely well resourced

Huge training and resource budget

Natural playground and outdoor spaces

Job summary

anzuk education in Adelaide has a rare opportunity for an Educational Leader to join a supportive management team. You’ll work hands-on with staff across rooms, mentoring and coaching the team while collaborating with the Director and Programme Leader to develop engaging programs.

The centre is well resourced with generous above-award pay, 15% WRP, and a strong focus on EYLF and NQS. Key requirements include a Diploma in Early Childhood or a Bachelor in Early Childhood, current first aid and a

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Early Childhood (or ACECQA equivalent).
• Current First aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and RRHAN.
• Working with children check for South Australia.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coaching and mentoring of the staff.
• Work with Director, Assistant Director and Programme Leader across rooms to support and develop the team.
• Provide non-contact time to develop programmes and collaborate on curriculum.
• Contribute to delivering above-ratio staffing and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA equivalent)

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

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Educational Leader – Adelaide

Rare vacancy has opened up in Southern Suburbs for experienced Educational Leader or someone looking to take the next step in their career

The Centre

This extremely well resourced childcare centre in the inner southern suburbs of Adelaide focuses on providing a nurturing and welcoming family environment. The purpose built centre has vast amounts of natural outside space, and rooms with floor to ceiling windows that flood with light. Management is passionate about promoting a culture of equity and inclusion for their children, families and staff. They have a focus on delivering high quality, enquiry based programs and strive to create a warm environment with a strong sense of community.

The longstanding management is extremely supportive of ongoing professional development for all staff.

The Opportunities

This rare opportunity has become available for an Educational Leader to work closely with a highly supportive long standing management team. As part of the leadership team, you’ll have a strong focus on being hands on with the team in a coaching and mentoring capacity. Your time will be spent working along side the Director, Assistant Director and Programme Leader as well as across all rooms to support and develop the team of educators. You can expect to work across all rooms as well as have adequate non-contact time to develop programmes. The centre operates above ratio, and pays very generously above award plus the 15% WRP.

The Benefits

• above award hourly rate + 15% WRP + Super
• Mentoring by experienced management to implement/develop programs
• A strong, dedicated support network
• Ongoing professional training
• Extremely well resourced
• Huge training and resource budget
• Natural playground and large outdoor spaces

About You

Ideally you will have had experience working as an Educational Leader or will be ready for a step up from your current role. You must have a Diploma in Children’s services or a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood (or ACECQA equivalent.) In addition, you will have an in depth knowledge of the EYLF and NQS, and a genuine passion for working with children.

• Hold a Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood (Or ACECQA assessed equivalent)
• Current First aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and RRHAN
• Working with children check for South Australia

What we offer

Here at anzuk education we provide a free service for all of our educators and Teachers including CV writing and interview preparation sessions and interview guidance to give you the best chance of securing your next role.

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