Montessori Centre Director – Lead, Grow & Inspire

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Leadership training

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative culture

Impact on children

Job summary

Montessori Academy in Hallett Cove seeks an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead our new Hallett Cove Montessori Academy centre. You will mentor educators, build strong relationships with families, and shape a positive centre culture from the ground up.

As RPIC, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality education and care, and drive compliance with the National Quality Framework while guiding the centre's growth and opening success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading an early childhood service.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved), or currently working towards.
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR/Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Early Childhood Educators and Teachers.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors.
• Act as the Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC) when required.
• Operate in line with the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• Support educators in delivering high-quality programs aligned with EYLF and Montessori Curriculum.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration, improvement, and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee centre operations including staffing, compliance, and growth.
• Support readiness for Assessment and Rating and Quality Improvement Plan initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to establish and grow the new service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Montessori pedagogy

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in ECE

Job description

Montessori Academy in Hallett Cove seeks an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead our new Hallett Cove Montessori Academy centre. You will mentor educators, build strong relationships with families, and shape a positive centre culture from the ground up.

As RPIC, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality education and care, and drive compliance with the National Quality Framework while guiding the centre's growth and opening success.