Managing Director - Exciting Challenge

Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre and Kindergarten, rated as ‘Excellent’ by ACECQA, is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and driven Centre Director/Manager, who has the experience and strong desire to lead, inspire, support and manage our team of amazing educators, and run the day-to-day operations of our ‘Excellent’ service.

This is a rare opportunity for a strong leader to join our friendly and welcoming Early Learning Centre with and excellent reputation in the local community.

In your new role you will:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the service in line with legislative requirements, and company policies and procedures. 
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to all staff.
• Ensure that high-quality early learning programs are delivered by our passionate team of educators.
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the service in line with budget guidelines.
• Ensure that high quality standards for service presentation and work practices are practiced consistently to deliver the highest quality of education and care.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the local community.
• Ensure you are actively attracting, converting and retaining families by effectively managing and overseeing tours, enrolments and orientation in conjunction with our Enrolment team.

About you

• A diploma in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Degree as approved by ACECQA.
• Experience as a Centre Director/Manager in an early childhood setting.
• Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• A current Working with Children Check or VIT registration.
• Extensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), understanding and passionate about Reconciliation and familiar with a Reconciliation Action Plan. Experienced with School Readiness Funding, Achievement Program and Inclusion Support.
• Excellent understanding of CCS and Kidsoft or similar software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of qualified and committed early learning professionals.
• Willingness to undertake and coordinate ongoing professional development training for Educators.
• The ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into your day-to-day practice.
• Passionate about outdoor and nature-based learning.

What we can offer

• Generous remuneration – well above award and excellent working conditions.
• Reduced childcare fees, if appropriate.
• Paid professional development opportunities and leadership programs.
• Access to our ‘Employment Assistance Program’ and Health and Wellbeing Officer.
• Friendly and supportive Management and hands on service owner.
• An established service with strong community connections and long-term Educators.
• Established ‘Out and About’ program and vast outdoor environments.

How to apply

If you are motivated to lead a team of passionate early childhood professionals who are committed to educating children through an inspiring curriculum and inclusive workplace, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]