Director

• $38 - $63/hr (depending on Qualification & Experience) + Director’s Allowance + Super + Salary Packaging
• This is a full-time permanent opportunity
• The service operates from 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

About the opportunity:

For over 20 years, Uniting Kids Care Early Learning Springwood has supported families in our community with education and childcare, including a preschool program.  We are open long hours for children from two to five years. Conveniently located near leafy Buttenshaw Park and in the spacious grounds of the Springwood Uniting Church, our service offers warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to inspire and engage. This is a permanent full time opportunity to be a Nominated Supervisor - Director to lead and mentor a team of qualified Educators!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educators
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards
• Foster inclusive, respectful relationships with children, families and the community
• Guide curriculum decisions that promote belonging, wellbeing and curiosity
• Champion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan
• Manage Service Budgets and Roster

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Nominated Supervisor
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards and early childhood best practice
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to Uniting’s values – Compassionate, Respectful, Bold and Imaginative
• Current NSW WWCC Check

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free)
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Child Protection GECCKO Training
• Working Rights Check

How to applyIf you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

About UnitingUniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

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