At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor educators while supporting daily operations in a vibrant early learning centre.
- Company: Join a well-established early learning centre with a strong community reputation.
- Benefits: $40 - $50 per hour + super, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Child-safe organisation committed to the wellbeing of children and inclusive hiring practices.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real difference in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood and 5+ years in early childhood education required.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 $ per hour.
Join a thriving early learning centre in a leadership role where you can mentor educators, support quality practice, and grow your career. A well-established mid-sized early learning centre in the Sutherland Shire is seeking an experienced Assistant Director / Room Leader to join their leadership team. The centre has a strong reputation in the community, high occupancy, and a stable, experienced team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Room Leader ready to step into leadership, or an experienced Assistant Director / 2IC looking to join a high-quality service with a view to progress.
The Role
This is an Assistant Director with dedicated time off the floor to focus on leadership responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the service
- Mentoring and coaching educators
- Conducting one-on-one meetings and staff appraisals
- Supporting educators with professional practice and development
- Assisting with compliance and quality standards
- Helping organise centre events and excursions
What's on Offer
$40 - $50 per hour + super depending on experience and qualification (negotiable for the right candidate). Approximately 20% above award pay. Worker Retention Payment (WRP) paid. Supportive leadership and a stable, collaborative team.
About You
Bachelor of Early Childhood. Minimum 5 years' experience in early childhood education. Experience as a Room Leader or in a leadership capacity. Passion for supporting educators and mentoring teams. Looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive centre.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role, and you must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services. We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas. As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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