Introduction
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programmes for children and families and by providing leadership and skilled learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
Description
We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director who will support the Centre Director in the operations and educational programme of the centre.
* Support the Centre Director to lead and develop a team of educators and teachers to deliver high quality education and care.
* Be responsible for supporting the Centre Director in the day to day management and leadership of the centre.
* Work with the Centre Director to build and nurture relationships with families, community stakeholders including local schools and support services.
* Ensure regulatory compliance with legislation and standards.
* Work in partnership with Educational Leader and Centre Director.
* Engage collaboratively within Gowrie Centre Director network and other support structures and resources.
Benefits
* Above award rates of pay.
* Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year.
* Paid study leave and access to scholarship programmes to progress your qualifications.
* Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub.
* Generous resource provisioning for classrooms.
* Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives.
* Access to leadership programmes, sector experts, consultants and critical friends.
* Monthly and annual reward programme and tenure incentives.
* Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members.
* Discounted child-care fees (up to 75%).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous retail discount programme.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Early Childhood Education or Experienced Diploma with proven Leadership roles.
* Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP).
* Completion of approved Child Protection course.
* Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates.
* Experience in past leadership roles in Early Childhood Education.
* Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice.
* Open to learning, well‐organised and a clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills.
Next Steps
To apply, please upload your most recent resume.
Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0403 190 281.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and procedures. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero‐tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures.
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