Centre Director

Guardian Early Learning Group; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kilsyth seeks a passionate Centre Director to empower a team, drive results, and create a nurturing environment for children. This role involves leading with confidence, enhancing family experiences, and building a strong team culture. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in high-performing centres and excellent leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development

Supportive network of specialists

Qualifications

• A track record of running high‑performing centres with exceptional results.
• Experience in building team culture and engaging with the local community.

Responsibilities

• Lead your centre with confidence and inspire your team.
• Drive occupancy and enhance family experience.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Motivational leadership style

Ability to connect with families

Creating inspiring spaces

Job description

As Centre Director at Guardian Kilsyth,you’ll empower your team, champion ideas, and creating a centre that’s a second home.

We want the best for our community! (and we are sure you do too)! We’re looking for a Centre Director who’s will drive incredible results and make a great impact for children and teams. If you’ve got what it takes to create an environment where everyone thrives, this is your chance to join one of the best in the industry.

We don’t just talk about great opportunities – we give them to you:

• Drive occupancy and give families an experience to rave about
• Build an exceptional team culture based on our Guardian mindsets.
• Lead your centre with confidence – make it your own
• Inspire your team to be the best, every day

As a Guardian Centre Director, you’ll:

• Lead with Thrive, our leadership framework that keeps your centre running at its best
• Be supported with a great network of specialists in Curriculum, Compliance & Safety, Facilities, People Management and more
• Enjoy seeing children and the team shine through our To BE Me learning programs
• Ongoing professional development and hands‑on leadership experience.
• Enjoy working in a beautiful centre that inspires both children and your team.
• Be recognised and rewarded with competitive pay and great benefits. Your work is highly valued!

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• A track record of running high‑performing centres with exceptional results (either Meeting or Exceeding)
• Motivational leadership style
• Ability to connect with families and the local community. Your past centres are well respected and recognised
• A true passion for creating inspiring spaces

The Centre:

Guardian Kilsyth offers engaging programs that include music classes, yoga, and mindfulness practices with an outdoor space including a teepee, sandpit, and impressive fort.

If you're ready to run your own centre that is a second home for children, families and the team, your journey begins here. If you’re ready to lead a centre that feels like a second home, your next chapter starts with us.

Apply now!

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10‑year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards. *for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.