Centre Director

Children First Early Education Evanston Park is on the lookout for a superstar, driven and experienced Senior Centre Director to lead, inspire, support and manage our team of Educators, and run the day-to-day operations of our amazing childcare centre!

Our 100 place centre with long-term staff is awaiting the right candidate to make it their own! This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strong leader to join our team and to create their own internal management structure with a non contact Assistant Director and Educational Leader to provide exceeding governance within the centre!

About your new role:

• Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and guidance to all staff
• Ensure that high quality early learning programs are delivered by a passionate team of Educators
• Manage staffing rosters efficiently
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines
• Deliver consistent high quality standards for centre presentation and work practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children and the local business community

A little about you

• A Diploma in Children's Services or Early Childhood Degree
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting
• A high level understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP)
• Sound understanding of CCS and QikKids
• Current WWCC, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of qualified and committed early childhood professionals
• Willingness to undertake and co-ordinate ongoing professional development training for Educators

What we can offer you

• An exceptional negotiable salary + super
• Wages paid weekly
• ECEC grant wage increase on top of a competitive base rate!
• 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.
• Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences
• An established centre with long-term Educators.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

How to apply

This exciting opportunity won't last long! Apply today to embark on a journey that rewards your excellence! Or please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line Centre Director - Evanston Park