Overview
The Hub Preschool and Early Education Academy is seeking a dynamic and values‑driven Early Childhood Teacher to step into a Director role at one of our Newcastle-based services.
The Hub is a locally owned and operated early childhood organisation with six services across the Newcastle and Hunter region.
We are proud of our strong community connections, progressive pedagogy and our commitment to putting care, relationships and children at the centre of everything we do.
Responsibilities
As a Hub Director, you will:
Lead and inspire a team of passionate educators
Build strong, genuine relationships with children, families and your local community
Drive high‑quality and engaging programs grounded in contemporary early childhood practice
Be supported by a dedicated operational team, including the Pedagogical Leader, Training Manager and both Compliance and Operations support
Be part of a collaborative leadership team that gathers regularly to reflect, learn, problem‑solve and grow together The Centre Director is responsible for the implementation of operational strategies and to support the service to meet quality and financial expectations.
Broadly, the role ensures the service is operating within industry and governmental standards and regulations and systems are in place to support compliance at all levels.
This includes leading and supporting centre staff for effective operations at the service, ensuring that the service is operating within industry and governmental standards and regulations, developing a culture of teamwork and cooperation with all centre staff and other Hub team members, using autonomy and initiative to support best practice across all facets of operations, developing strong relationships with children and families supported by the service, implementing the policies and associated procedures of The Hub at all times, and working with the HO team and Directors across The Hub towards continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency in all areas of The Hub.
Work in accordance with the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010, Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care, and the Code of Ethics of Early Childhood Australia.
Commitment to Children and Families We are a Child Safe Organisation, upholding strong child safety policies and procedures.
We place children at the centre of all decision‑making, ensuring they learn and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.
We work closely with families to support each child's health, safety and wellbeing .
We are committed to continuous improvement in educational practices and outcomes for all children.
We promote and uphold the rights and best interests of every child in our care.
We actively support a culture of zero tolerance for child maltreatment, abuse or neglect.
Our staff participate in regular professional development in child protection to stay informed and proactive.
Qualifications and Requirements Degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher OR currently studying toward a degree.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in managing/leading early education services.
Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory requirements for Education and Care services.
Sound knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and manage staff including evaluating performance.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures.
Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
Demonstrated understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting; workplace health and safety issues; working with Children Check verification number.
Our successful candidate must be able to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor for an Early Education service.
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