Centre Director

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Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators

Competitive pay - 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and building a successful business?

As part of the Centre Leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll form strong relationships with children, families and communities, and understand the significance of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will:

Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice

Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement

Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

Welcome to Goodstart Kenmore, Princeton Street where we provide a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, offering personalised learning experiences based on the Early Years Learning Framework. We collaborate closely with families to ensure the best outcomes for every child, supported by our qualified team holding relevant credentials, blue cards, and first aid certificates. Our play-based rooms, from Nursery to Kindergarten, stimulate curiosity and learning with tailored programs to each child's interests and needs, preparing them for school. Using the Storypark platform, we maintain clear communication with families, supporting each child's learning journey and documenting their milestones. Our playgrounds blend natural and manmade elements, featuring forts, sandpits, swings, gardens, and more, encouraging exploration and environmental awareness. Our on-site cook provides nutritious meals, including options for children with food allergies, ensuring all dietary needs are met. We enrich children's learning through community engagement, including on-site visits, excursions, and participation in local events.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

We truly value you - that's why we pay more. At Goodstart, Centre Directors get at least 12% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023

Tax benefits through salary packaging - a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out

Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia's children and their families

You'll need:

A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)

Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services

Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage

Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.