Centre Director, Early Learning & Team Leadership in Wollongong

New Day Kids (NDK) is looking for an enthusiastic Director with a passion for developing young minds and building a positive workplace culture.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will model exemplary teaching practice, mentor staff and build a strong and cohesive team. Currently rated as Meeting National Quality Standards, with strong and supported leadership, we aim to achieve an Exceeding rating.

New Day Kids Early Learning Centre is a wonderfully appointed and well-resourced Long Day Care Centre located in Figtree, Wollongong which provides 58 places per day. Our centre is part of New Day Church, and the Centre Director will be supported by, and work within, a loving church community. New Day Kids is committed to child safety and upholding children’s rights. Child-safe screening, reasonable enquiries and background checks are a mandatory part of this recruitment. Applicants must demonstrate their understanding of, and commitment to, child safety and Paramountcy.

Who We’re Looking For

• A degree in Early Childhood education from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or a diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Accredited Child Protection Training
• National Child Safety Training (Geccko Training)

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A passion for leading excellence in early childhood pedagogy through regular, active engagement with teachers, educators and children.
• A proven ability to guide teaching teams to create collaborative, motivated, and culturally strong learning environments.
• Current knowledge of, and experience working within, relevant regulatory frameworks including, but not limited to:
• Education and Care Services National Law (2010)
• Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011)
• National Quality Standard (NQS)
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and/or My Time Our Place Framework
• Child Protection legislation
• National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards
• ECA Code of Ethics
• A willingness to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations

What We Offer

• A full-time leadership role, with strong, collaborative support within a caring community.
• Competitive above award salary, with additional Director’s allowance and negotiated additional entitlements.
• A centre that truly values innovation, teamwork and joy.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you! Include with your application one written reference from a person who has directly supervised you or managed you in a professional capacity, and the contact details of at least one other referee.