At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe Lower, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators, leaders, and team members share the responsibility for ensuring children's safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.
Our newly renovated centre is awaiting an amazing Centre Director to make it their own This is a rare opportunity for a strong leader to join our new team
What we can offer you
* Above award wages, rewarding your experience and knowledge
* 15% ECEC Retention Grant, on top of a competitive base rate
* Wages paid weekly
* 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees
* Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities
* Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay
* Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
* Free annual child protection training.
* A brand-new centre to help make your own.
* Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
* Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
* Professional development and training programs all paid for.
* Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
* Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.
About the role
* Managing day-to-day operations in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.
* Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our dedicated staff.
* Ensuring the delivery of high-quality early learning programs by our passionate educators.
* Effectively handling and managing the centre's staffing rosters and financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.
* Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community, and all stakeholders.
* Actively participating in attracting, converting, and retaining families through effective management of tours, enrolments, and orientation in collaboration with our Enrolments Team.
About you
* Hold a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.
* Previous experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting. (desirable)
* Current WWCC, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications.
* Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.
* Demonstrate the ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into daily operations.
How to apply
If you share the same passion for delivering exceptional service as us, then don't miss this opportunity and click 'Apply Now'
Alternatively, send your resume and cover letter
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