Nominated Supervisor/ Director

Blackalls Park Preschool; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Bay Preschool is seeking an experienced Nominated Supervisor to oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance and budgeting within a supportive preschool setting.

You will lead the team, work with the management committee, and partner with families and local schools to deliver a high-quality, inclusive program while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood and ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Current NESA teacher accreditation.
• Leadership experience in a preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and NSW Child Protection legislation.
• Current First Aid and Child Protection certificates.
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to child safety and safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Quality Framework.
• Attend monthly meetings and present operational reports.
• Collaborate with Educational Leader to deliver a high-quality, inclusive educational program daily.
• Manage day-to-day budgets, enrolment software and lead quality improvements via Self Assessment and QIP.
• Maintain trusted partnerships with families, local schools and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child safety

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood

ACECQA approved equivalent

Job description

As the Nominated Supervisor, you will hold overall legal and regulatory responsibility for the day to day operations of the preschool. Balancing leadership with operational management you will foster a positive team culture, ensure total regulatory compliance and work hand in hand with our management committee and other Nominated Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

Act as the legal Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Quality Framework

Attend monthly meetings and present operational reports

Work closely with the Educational Leader to ensure a high quality, inclusive educational program is delivered daily

Manage day to day budgets, enrolment software and lead continuous quality improvements through the service's Self Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan

Maintain trusted partnerships with families, local schools and community stakeholders

About you

Approved Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Current NESA teacher accreditation

Proven experience in a leadership role

Thorough working knowledge of the NQF, NQS and NSW Child Protection legislation

Current First Aid and Child Protection certificates

Valid NSW Working with Children Check

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to child safety

Child Safety certification

About us

Carey Bay Preschool is a part of Macquarie Preschools Cooperative. We are a proud community based, not for profit Cooperative with services at Carey Bay and Blackalls Park. We offer well established and high quality educational environments for local families. We pay above award wages. We are currently rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards. We are a child safe organisation. At our preschools, the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are our highest priority. We embed a child-first paramountcy practice that sees children's health, safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where all children feel secure, valued, respected and empowered.