At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small, close-knit centre and mentor a motivated team of educators.
- Company: Family-run kindergarten with a strong educational program on the Upper North Shore.
- Benefits: Above award salary, professional development, and supportive management.
- Other info: Enjoy calm days, small groups, and a beautiful location with off-street parking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping future educators.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We're hiring for a Senior management - Nominated Supervisor at North Turramurra on the Northshore. Want to lead a small, close-knit centre where every child and family is known by name? Turramurra kindergarten is a family-run service on the Upper North Shore, with two rooms and up to 50 children a day. Our Educational program is rated Exceeding the NQS (Quality Area 1). The foundations are strong. We are looking for an exceptional leader to take them further!
We are looking for an experienced, warm, hands-on Nominated Supervisor to lead our growing team. The successful candidate must have:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA - approved)
- Current WWCC, first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis and child protection training, Gecko training and police check within the last 6 months
- Leadership experience and training (Director, 2IC and or Nominated Supervisor)
- Strong NQF, EYLF and compliance knowledge
- Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role
- Practical experience in Assessment and Rating would be ideal
- Strong knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and a strong compliance knowledge
- Strong knowledge of using a software program (ie OWNA)
- Warmth, organisation and a genuine love of building great teams
What we offer the successful candidate:
- Above the award salary plus superannuation
- A small established centre where you can make a real difference
- A supportive senior management team who will provide a comprehensive induction and orientation and ongoing support
- Paid administrative time/professional development/staff childcare discount/other benefits
- Full-time role Monday- Friday - no weekends!
- Centre closure over Christmas/New Year period
Why you will love it here:
- Above the award salary, plus super because great leadership deserves to be paid properly
- A ready-made leadership team. Our room leaders already act as responsible persons, so you are carrying all the centre on your own
- An ambitious growing team - several of our educators are completing their Early Childhood degrees and you will help shape the next generation of teachers
- Real autonomy - you will work directly with a hands-on owner who backs you, no corporate layers and no red tape
- Time to do things properly - our team of educators get dedicated weekly programming time, so quality is built into the week rather than squeezed in
- Calm manageable days - small groups, a close community and room to put your ideas into practice
- A beautiful upper north shore location with off-street parking
What you will do:
- Lead the service as Nominated Supervisor, setting the tone, culture and exceeding standards
- Mentor and develop a motivated team, including room leaders on their way to becoming teachers
- Build a family community and help grow enrolments through tours and local connections
- Keep the service at an exceeding level of compliance with the national law, the regulations and the NQF
- Work with the team to keep our educational program exceeding
Nominated Supervisor Long Day Care in Sydney employer: Erina Kindergarten
Erina Kindy Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and community-focused work environment across our Erina and Turramurra Kindergartens. With above-award pay, dedicated non-contact time for leadership and mentoring, and a clear pathway to Educational Leader, we prioritise the growth and development of our educators. Our supportive leadership team and well-resourced learning environments ensure that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in early childhood education.
