Preschool Centre Leader

Preschool Centre Leader
Location: Woodlands | Full-time

Ace @ Work is seeking an experienced and dedicated Centre Leader to provide strategic direction, educational leadership and operational oversight for our preschool in Woodlands.

The successful candidate will lead a team of educators, uphold quality standards in care and education, and cultivate strong partnerships with families. This role requires a confident leader who balances sound operational judgement with a commitment to children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing centre operations, ensuring compliance with ECDA requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation to deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Mentor and develop educators through professional guidance, performance reviews and staff development.
• Manage manpower planning and deployment to support effective centre operations.
• Foster a collaborative team culture grounded in professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with parents through effective communication and responsive engagement.
• Drive enrolment, parent satisfaction and service quality.
• Work closely with HQ to achieve centre objectives and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff.

Candidate Profile

• Holds an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL), Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education–Leadership (DPE-L), or an equivalent recognised leadership qualification.
• Demonstrates relevant leadership experience within the preschool sector.
• Possesses a sound understanding of early childhood pedagogy, centre management and regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
• Exercises sound judgement and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing educators and maintaining high standards of care and education.

What We Offer

• A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership network and dedicated HQ support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children, families and the wider centre community.

Application

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, relevant qualifications, expected salary and earliest available commencement date.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.