At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small, vibrant early learning centre and support educators in creating engaging experiences.
- Company: Privately owned early learning service focused on relationships and growth.
- Benefits: Salary package around $95K + super and supportive ownership team.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow with the centre and engage with families and the community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a close-knit environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Previous leadership experience in early childhood education and strong compliance knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 43650 - 53350 $ per year.
Hands-on Centre Manager role within a 40-place early learning service focused on leadership, team culture, family relationships, and growth.
I am currently working with a privately owned early learning service seeking a Centre Manager to lead their team within a small, relationship-focused centre environment. Licensed for 40 places, the service operates with a close-knit team and focuses on creating a calm, engaging environment for children and families. The program incorporates child-led learning, natural world experiences, literacy, science, and creative learning opportunities across the curriculum.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone confident managing the day-to-day operations of a Centre while also supporting educators, building family relationships, and maintaining strong compliance standards. This could be a 2IC / Assistant Centre Manager looking to take a step up or an experienced Centre Director looking for a change.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing daily centre operations
- Supporting programming and curriculum implementation across both rooms
- Managing staff performance, mentoring, and team culture
- Building strong relationships with families and leading centre tours
- Managing compliance, licensing requirements, and centre systems including Xplor
- Supporting occupancy growth and community engagement
- Maintaining presentation standards across the centre
- Supporting educators on the floor when required
About you:
- Previous leadership experience within early childhood education
- Strong understanding of compliance and centre operations
- Confident managing staff and parent communication
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Positive and proactive approach to leadership
What’s on offer:
- Salary package around $95K + super
- Opportunity to lead a smaller service and make an impact
- Supportive ownership team
This opportunity would suit someone looking for a leadership role where they can be involved across all areas of the service and support the continued growth of the centre.
Centre Manager – Parkdale employer: anzuk Education
ANZUK Education is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the educational sector. As the Head of Mathematics at a leading Independent School in Sydney's northern suburbs, you will benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to influence curriculum development and a competitive salary package. Join a team dedicated to academic excellence and make a meaningful impact on students' lives in a dynamic and inspiring setting.
