Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Mount Nasura you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
In this role, you will
Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence
Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
About Goodstart Mount Nasura
Goodstart Early Learning Mount Nasura is a purpose built childcare centre catering for 75 children each day, situated in a convenient location on Albany Highway
Our centre comprises of two nursery rooms catering to the needs of children aged eight weeks to 15 months and 16 months to two years; a toddler room for children aged two to three years, a junior kinder for children aged three to four years and a Kindergarten for four to five year olds
You will be joining a friendly, caring, qualified educators are all experienced and hold their First Aid and Working With Children checks
We are very proud of our centre and pride ourselves on being family oriented with an emphasis on play based and educational learning facilities - in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. Come and join the leadership team
What Goodstart can offer you
Receive at least 7% above the award rate
Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Tax benefits through salary packaging
Paid professional development
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
You'll need
A Diploma or bachelor's in early childhood education
Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
How to apply
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
**Posting Notes**: MOUNT NASURA, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time