Educational Leader & Centre Operations Coach

Gowrie NSW; Inner West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks and extra leave

Professional development through Gowie

Resource provisioning for classrooms

First Nations perspectives training

Leadership program access

Reward program and tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus

Child-care fee discount up to 75%

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discount program

Job summary

Gowrie NSW is seeking an Assistant Centre Director / Educational Leader to support the Centre Director in daily operations and to lead pedagogy and practice. You will work with a team of educators to deliver high-quality outcomes and foster strong partnerships with families and the local community.

You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with national standards and legislation, and contribute to Gowrie NSW’s vision for innovative and contemporary practice across NSW and ACT.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education with professional teacher accreditation (NESA).
• Educational Leader experience (minimum 5 years).
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC/WWVP).
• Completion of approved Child Protection course.
• Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates.
• Experience in leadership roles in early childhood education.
• Strong understanding of National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of educators to deliver high quality outcomes.
• Support the Centre Director in daily management and leadership of the centre.
• Coach and mentor educators in line with Gowrie's pedagogical excellence.
• Build relationships with families, Gowrie colleagues, and local schools.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and organisational policies.

Skills

Educational Leadership

People Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education (NESA)

Job description

Introduction:
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Description:
We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director/Educational Leader who will support the Centre Director in the daily operations of the centre and leading pedagogy and practice. The key requirements of the role are as follows:

• Work in partnership with the Centre Director to lead and develop a team of educators and teachers to deliver high quality education and care outcomes.
• Support the Centre Director in the day to day management and leadership of the centre.
• Coach and mentor educators and teachers in-line with the centre’s vision for pedagogical excellence.
• Build and nurture respectful relationships with Gowrie colleagues, families and community stakeholders including local schools and support services.
• Ensure compliance with national standards, legislation and regulations as well as organisational policies and procedures.
• Engage collaboratively within Gowrie’s Educational Leader network and other support structures and resources

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW (Erskineville):
Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub

Generous resource provisioning for classrooms

Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives

Access to assistant director leadership program, sector experts, consultants and critical friends

Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members

Discounted child-care feesup to 75%

Employee Assistance Program

Generous retail discount program

Essential Requirements for the role:
Degree in Early Childhood Education with proficient Teacher Accreditation (NESA)

Educational Leader experience ( minimum 5 years)

Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP etc.)

Completion of approved Child Protection course

Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates

Experience in past leadership roles in early childhood education

Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice

Open to learning, well organised and clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

Any questions? Please contact Gus, our Talent Acquisition Lead on 0403 190 281

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.