_**Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare! **_
Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families? At Buttercups Childcare, we're not just an independent childcare and early learning service provider - we're a team of passionate educators dedicated to shaping brighter futures. Founded and managed in West Australia, with a commitment to providing exceptional care, we offer the perfect environment to grow your career whilst making a difference every day.
**Why choose Buttercups?**
- **Competitive salary** to reward your hard work.
- **Up to 95% staff discount** on childcare fees - because we believe in supporting our team.
- **Mentorship & Support** from highly engaged Area Managers to help you succeed.
- **Ongoing professional development** to fuel your growth.
- **Team building and staff development events** that make work feel like fun!
- **Be part of something special**: An exciting opportunity to make a difference.
- **Comprehensive induction** to immerse you in the Buttercups culture.
**Celebrating our educators with the Worker Retention Payment! **
From the day you start you will receive Buttercups above award wages and the WRP 10%. This payment is a well-earned acknowledgment of the passion, skill, and commitment of our incredible educators.
**Your next big opportunity: Centre Manager for our Wellard centre!**
Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? We're looking for an experienced leader at our brand-new centre in Wellard. This is your chance to help build something extraordinary and create a lasting impact.
**In this role, you will**:
- Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver exceptional care.
- Design and implement a high-quality educational program based on Buttercups Pedagogy Standards.
- Foster strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community.
- Participate in the organisation and setting up of the centre, including staff recruitment.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the centre with a focus on excellence and compliance.
- Create a safe, nurturing setting that promotes children's well-being and development.
- Cultivate a fun, supportive, and inclusive workplace that your team will love.
**What you bring to the table**:
- A Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a Centre Manager or 2IC role, showcasing leadership and operational expertise.
- A deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, and Education and Care Regulations.
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Solid computer skills.
- Knowledge of CCS compliance and proficiency navigating CCS software. Experience with Xplor and OWNA is highly regarded.
- A current First Aid certificate, WWCC, and Police Clearance (or the ability to obtain at onboarding).
**Ready to take the next step in your career?**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Centre Manager - Wellard
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