Preschool Manager
Reporting to the Centre's Director of Education and Care
Start now before Christmas or after Christmas
Location: 2 Woomera Circuit, Dubbo
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Extremely competitive remuneration + sizeable performance-based bonuses
Rosters: Shifts between 6:30am – 6:00pm | Higher-rate weekend shifts (opt-in for weekends)
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About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Preschool Manager to lead, inspire, and support our preschool environments while working closely with the Centre Director of Education and Care.
This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about:
* Leading high-performing teams
* Delivering outstanding educational outcomes
* Supporting educators to be the best versions of themselves
* Creating an exceptional experience for children and families
You will play a critical role in daily leadership, educator support, curriculum implementation, family engagement, and continuous improvement, while being backed by strong operational and educational systems.
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Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for:
* Experienced, high-performing Preschool Leaders who are confident, organised, and values-driven
* Educators ready to step into leadership with the right mindset, motivation, and capability
* Leaders who balance high standards with warmth, empathy, and humanity
You bring:
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* A collaborative mindset and growth-focused approach
* The ability to mentor and uplift educators
* A deep commitment to child wellbeing, learning outcomes, and family trust
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What Makes Aspiring Early Learners Exceptionally Different?
More Opportunity by Design
Our brand-new 132-place centre allows us to:
* Provide higher educator-to-child ratios
* Offer richer learning experiences, excursions, and resources
* Reinvest meaningfully into children, families, educators, and curriculum quality
Quality Over Scale
We intentionally limit AEL to no more than 20 centres, ensuring:
* Strong leadership presence
* Consistent quality
* Individualised experiences for educators, children, and families
Educators Treated Like Family
* First-name relationships with the owners
* Genuine input into decisions and direction
* A culture of trust, respect, and collaboration
Child and Family-Centred Approach
* Curriculum, training, and systems that support children and their parents
* Education that goes beyond compliance and documentation
Investing in Quality — with Humanity
* Significant investment in frameworks, processes, technology, and training
* A strong focus on real outcomes, real safety, and real happiness
Education Matched to Each Child
* No one-size-fits-all approach
* Use of leading global frameworks and multiple pedagogies
* Learning driven by individual children, interests, and developmental needs
Exceptional Facilities
* Small, engaging group spaces
* Quiet zones, focus areas, social spaces, and high-activity areas
* Family meeting rooms and chef-integrated learning spaces
* Purpose-designed outdoor environments
Dedicated Sleep & Rest Zones
* Rare, purpose-built sleep areas
* Small cot rooms (maximum 4 babies)
* A strong belief that quality sleep is foundational to learning and wellbeing
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The Educator & Leader Experience at AEL
* Educators and leaders are a top priority
* You are encouraged to trial new ideas and approaches
* Full-time cleaners and chefs — less cleaning, more leading and teaching
* Over-resourced environments with higher-than-minimum ratios
* Access to leading Australian and global education experts
* Dedicated training spaces and strong professional development pathways
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What Can You Get Excited About?
Some highlights include:
* Sizeable performance bonuses linked to family satisfaction and child development outcomes
* Chef-prepared breakfasts and lunches for Educators
* Extensive training and leadership development budgets
* Ideas Program – funded, owner-led, and actioned quickly
* Personalised educator and leader budgets for resources
* Guaranteed weekly programming and planning time
* Supportive, values-driven leadership and ownership team
* Above-market salary and benefits
* Brand-new facilities and modern work environment
* Guaranteed placement for your own children (subject to availability)
* Your birthday off (or another day if it falls on a weekend/public holiday)
* Personal laptop for leaders
* Mobile phone and data allowances
* Work email and Microsoft Office licences
* No extra cost for additional uniform items
* Optional weekend shifts at higher rates
* Landscaped outdoor learning environments designed by leading architects
* Advanced noise suppression and electronic noise monitoring in rooms
* Dedicated spaces for staff meetings, parent meetings, and programming
* Manageable room sizes (10–20 children) with breakout learning spaces
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What You'll Need
* Full working rights in Australia
* Current Working With Children Check
* Current First Aid qualifications
* Current National Police Check
* ACECQA-recognised qualification
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Child Safety Commitment
Aspiring Early Learners takes child protection extremely seriously.
All appointments are subject to:
* WWCC
* National Police Check
* First Aid certifications
* Reference checks
All documentation must be provided prior to commencement.