Assistant Director

At Children First Early Education Gaythorne, 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.

We are seeking a passionate, driven and knowledgeable Assistant Director, who has the experience and desire to lead, support and manage our team of Educators, and help with the day-to-day running of our amazing childcare centre!

Our Assistant Director is a predominantly an off the floor position. Your focus will be to support our Centre Director on a day-to-day basis.

About the role

• Assisting the Centre Director with 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 an Assistant Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current blue card, approved 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.

What we can offer you

• An above award salary, rewarding your experience and knowledge!
• Retention Grant Wage Boost ontop of a competitive wage!
• 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
• Paid professional development and leadership programs
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

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 to [email protected] with the subject line Assistant Director - Gaythorne