Centre Director
Happy Sprouts Beveridge
Beveridge, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges, VIC
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Full time
$90,000–$115,000 per year
Brand New Centre Opening Soon—Beveridge
Happy Sprouts Early Learning, Beveridge, is seeking an experienced, passionate center director to join our privately owned, purpose-built, brand-new center located in Beveridge.
As the center director, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations; you will be actively involved in building a strong team culture and building positive relationships with families, children, and the community. Your main role is to ensure the service provides high-quality education and care for all children and families.
As the center director, you will be the nominated supervisor. You will be involved in promoting the service, increasing enrollments, recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic team, and developing strong community involvement.
You will support the service to ensure it meets its KPIs, which will include occupancy, budgets, service satisfaction, and Department of Education reporting. You will be supported by the experienced Approved Providers. You will have access to support services for HR/IR issues.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for Early Childhood Education and Care
Has a vibrant energy, is an uplifting team player and a confident leader
Is capable of managing the day-to-day operations of the Centre whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and our service policies and procedures
Create inclusive, professional, and genuine relationships with team members, approved providers, Department of Education, children, and their families
Demonstrates warmth and compassion, and possesses a high level of written and verbal communication skills
Is proactive, flexible and has proven time management and organisational skills
A demonstrated ability to lead, guide and coach teaching teams and competency in all aspects of staff management
Is capable of facilitating regular staff meetings, staff training and ongoing mentoring of staff
Focus on continuous quality improvement and ensure provision of a service which meets and exceeds the National Quality Framework and Standards
What you will need:
A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
Experience as a Childcare Centre Director or in a leadership role
High-level communication and interpersonal skills
Be available to work between 6:30am and 6:30pm (M-F)
High-level of knowledge and understanding of
Approved Learning Frameworks (EYLF) / (VEYDLF)
Victorian Child Safe Standards and Child Protection Training
The Education and Care Services National Regulations and relevant laws
The National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
Current Working with Children Check and a current Police Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Understanding and working knowledge of Work Health and Safety (OHS)
Experience in childcare software (desirable) and social media
Happy Sprouts Early Learning is a professional early childhood education team dedicated to creating quality, child-led learning programs where children feel valued and safe. Our core values are positive relationships, respect, and quality learning. If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply through Seek. Please make sure you include your cover letter and your resume.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Happy Sprouts Early Learning is a Child Safe Organization.
Owner and Approved Provider
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