Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director - Burwood centre!

Montessori Academy; Burwood; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Supportive senior leadership team

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Job summary

Montessori Academy Burwood seeks an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead the Burwood Montessori Academy centre. You will mentor educators, build strong family relationships and shape a positive centre culture from the ground up.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional education and care, and maintain compliance with National Quality Framework. You’ll recruit and develop staff, drive high-quality programs aligned with EYLF and Montessori principles, manage staffing, compliance,

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience managing an early childhood education and care service.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved), or currently working towards.
• Working with Children Check (CWc) and First Aid/CPR/Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations, 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 service operates in accordance with NQF, National Regulations and NQS.
• Support educators in implementing high-quality educational programs aligned with EYLF and Montessori Curriculum.
• Establish and drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration and professional development.
• Build and maintain 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 initiatives.
• Collaborate with wider management to establish and grow the new service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Business operations

Montessori philosophy

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director - Burwood centre!

The Company Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. Our vision is to provide children with an early learning experience that prepares them not only for school, but for life. With more than 70 campuses across Australia and many more in development, Montessori Academy offers outstanding career progression, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment where you can continue to learn and grow.

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead our Burwood Montessori Academy centre. Located in Burwood, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader who enjoys mentoring educators, building strong relationships with families, and creating a positive centre culture from the ground up. As the Nominated Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring the delivery of exceptional education and care while maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework. You'll lead and inspire a team of educators, establish a strong workplace culture, and play a key role in the successful opening and ongoing growth of the centre.

Key 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.

About You

You’ll be an experienced childcare leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional outcomes for children, and creating a positive centre culture.

You’ll also have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing an early childhood education and care service.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved), or currently working towards.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound business and operational management experience.
• Passion for high-quality early childhood education and the Montessori philosophy.

Why Join Montessori Academy?

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Career progression opportunities across one of Australia's largest Montessori providers.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive senior leadership team with a collaborative culture.
• Work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives.
• A professional, passionate and values-driven team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children, families and educators.
• The opportunity to play a key leadership role at our Montessori Academy centre in Burwood.

If you're an experienced Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor looking for your next opportunity with one of Australia's leading premium early learning providers, we'd love to hear from you!