Montessori Centre Director | Lead & Grow Burwood Team

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Leadership training

Wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Montessori Academy Burwood is seeking an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead the Burwood Montessori Academy centre. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor educators, ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, and contribute to the opening and growth of the service.

You will champion a positive centre culture, build strong relationships with families and the local community, and drive high-quality education aligned with EYLF and Montessori philosophy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing an early childhood education and care service.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations, National Quality Standard and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Early Childhood Educators and Teachers.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors.
• Act as the Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC) when required.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• Support educators in implementing high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF and Montessori Curriculum.
• Establish and drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee centre operations including staffing, compliance, administration and occupancy growth.
• Support Assessment and Rating readiness and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to successfully establish and grow the new service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Relationship-building

Operations management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

Montessori Academy Burwood is seeking an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead the Burwood Montessori Academy centre. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor educators, ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, and contribute to the opening and growth of the service.

You will champion a positive centre culture, build strong relationships with families and the local community, and drive high-quality education aligned with EYLF and Montessori philosophy.