Centre Director
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the centre while prioritising children and team welfare.
- Build connections with local families and ensure compliance with sector regulations.
- Lead and inspire a team of Educators while managing curriculum and documentation.
Day to day, you can:
- Live and breathe our Green Leaves Commitments in your day-to-day practice
- Run smooth and efficient day-to-day operations while putting the children and team at the heart of everything we do
- Create memorable experiences by greeting every family with warmth and delivering high-quality tours and orientations
- Be a part of the local community by building genuine connections with local families and networks
- Use your masterful knowledge of sector regulations, including the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework
- Champion quality education & care by overseeing classroom curriculum and pedagogical documentation with the support of our NLRDP Partners and your Operations Support Manager
- Work with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract our next generation of Educator superheroes.
In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:
- A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
- A Generous Salary Package + Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost + weekly pays
- A Reward and Recognition Incentive paid annually in addition to your wage
- Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
- A structure that supports you with a Centre Leadership team, including a dedicated Centre Administrator, Assistant Director and Educational Leader
- Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of suppliers
- Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including our Annual Wellness Week)
- A comprehensive induction, plus ongoing career development from experienced leaders
- Access our online Green Leaves library for learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
- Team outings, team building and events + our Annual Centre Director’s conference
- And much more!
About You:
- An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education, or above
- Ideally, at least 12 months of experience in a Centre Director role
- Current State relevant Working with Children’s Check, Police Check + PRODA
- Current Child Protection Training and National Child Safety Training
- Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
- Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Extraordinary leadership abilities with proven experience engaging, inspiring and growing a team of professional Educators
- Strong knowledge of systems including Humanforce/Timetarget, Storypark, Qikkids, CCMS, Facebook and ISS.
Make Your Move!
If you are a supportive, collaborative leader ready to join a group that does things a little differently, make your move and apply now!
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.
Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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