Assistant Centre Manager | Huntly Village, Bendigo
We are looking for an Assistant Centre Manager to join our upcoming Huntly Village centre!
Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire
At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.
About the Centre
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Huntly Village is an upcoming centre located in the regional suburb of Huntly in Northern Bendigo. Located on Waratah Road, Aspire Huntly Village is conveniently positioned opposite a local park and playground, and a 3 min drive from Huntly Primary School.
The Aspire Huntly Village centre will feature five state-of-the-art indoor rooms and spacious outdoor areas supporting children's development from six weeks to six years old.Each room is filled with high-quality educational toys, books, crafts, and imaginative play experiences, ensuring endless opportunities for discovery and fun every day!
Why Aspire?
Beautiful state of the art centre and resources
Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7
Access a 85% gap fee discount on childcare fees at our regional Aspire Early Education Centres
Opportunities for professional development and networking
Supportive culture and management team
Attractive pay and benefits
Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression
The Opportunity & Responsibilities
As the Assistant Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Centre manager in overseeing daily operations, including staff management, budget administration, and communication with families, employees, and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with our Head of Curriculum to lead a high-performing team and ensure the highest quality of care and education. Your role will be vital in creating a smooth, safe, and positive experience for children and families while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
About you
ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or higher
Proven leadership experience, ideally as an Assistant Centre Manager or in a similar leadership role
Ideally will have had experience in setting up and opening a new service
Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to demonstrate innovative and creative thinking
Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care and children’s development and safety
Current Working with Children check, Police Check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Previous knowledge and experience in working with XAP software desirable
Core Values and Principles
Our Values
At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.
Inspiring & Nurturing
We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.
Building Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.
We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.
Connecting Communities
We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.
If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.
At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Educationand Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten 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.
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Your application will include the following questions: How many years of people management experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Centre Manager? Do you have professional child care experience? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators. Each child’s journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child’s individual needs.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.
Join our team and be a part of our journey!
At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators. Each child’s journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child’s individual needs.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.
Join our team and be a part of our journey!
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