Centre Manager - Glen Iris

• Generous staff incentives and remuneration: We offer a competitive above award salary, 70% staff childcare discounts for all management team members, all expenses paid social gatherings, a $100 yearly birthday voucher, Christmas gifts, and uniforms.
• Fun budget: Little Lane dedicates an annual budget to provide opportunities for staff to participate in all-expenses-paid social outings and team-building activities multiple times throughout the year.
• Bonuses: We provide generous annual bonuses based on quality and occupancy targets.
• Ongoing professional development: Continuous training, learning, and leadership development opportunities are available for all staff.
• Job security: These are full-time roles with fixed shifts.
• Great culture: Join a caring and respectful team that works together to ensure everyone feels valued.

About us:

Since Little Lane Early Learning Centre launched in Melbourne in 2018, we have been providing quality early childhood education and care to the local community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for children and families, offering a unique Kindergarten Program that emphasizes children’s strengths and interests.

Our philosophy is grounded in socio-cultural theory; we focus on building strong, authentic, and respectful relationships with each child and their family to support their individual learning and development journey.

We see each child as a unique individual and a co-collaborator in their learning journey. Our goal is to foster awareness and acceptance of diversity, encouraging positive feelings towards others.

The Role

We are excited to offer a permanent, full-time Centre Manager position to an experienced and passionate leader. This role involves managing a high-quality early learning centre with a strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills, including exemplary written and verbal communication. You will build warm, caring relationships with children and families.

Skills & Experience

• A current Working with Children Check (VIC)
• Full Australian work rights
• A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Experience managing a centre through A&R is highly desirable
• At least 2 years' previous experience as a Centre Manager
• Strong knowledge of EYLF
• Understanding of NQF, National Quality Standards, and Education and Care Regulations
• Excellent personal presentation

How to apply:

If interested, please apply now with your resume and cover letter. Due to high interest, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Your application will include responses to the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a centre manager?
• Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
• Have you worked in a role requiring knowledge of the NQF?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate)?

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