Poplars Early Learning - Jerrabomberra – Jerrabomberra NSW
Poplars Early Learning Jerrabomberra
As Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to help lead the team and manage the daily operations of the centre.
You will support educators, build positive relationships with families and help create a safe, welcoming and high-quality learning environment for children.
Our Mission and Commitment to Child Safety
We aim to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every child feels valued, heard and supported.
Children's safety, wellbeing and rights are our highest priority. We follow the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and ensure children's best interests guide everything we do.
Our team treaty is built on respect, trust, growth, responsibility, kindness and child safety. We encourage teamwork, open communication, learning and speaking up whenever something is not right.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the daily running and management of the centre.
- Assist with staff rosters, room allocations and staffing needs.
- Support, guide and mentor educators.
- Assist with enrolments, waitlists, family enquiries and centre tours.
- Help ensure the centre meets National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements.
- Support educators with programming, planning and quality improvement.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
- Lead by example and demonstrate our team treaty values.
- Promote children's safety, wellbeing and rights at all times.
- Ensure children's voices are heard and concerns are taken seriously.
- Encourage staff to speak up and follow child protection procedures.
- Assist with administration and maintaining accurate records.
- Support staff development, team meetings and centre planning.
- Help create a positive, supportive and professional workplace.
About You
- At least 2 years' experience in early childhood education and care, preferably in a leadership role.
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to support, guide and motivate a team.
- Understanding of the National Quality Framework and Regulations.
- Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback and support continuous improvement.
- Experience with Xplor, 1Place and MyWaitlist is an advantage.
- Positive, hands‑on attitude and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
Child safety is a shared responsibility at Poplars. We expect every team member to act with kindness, courage and care to protect children and support their best interests.
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Poplars Early Learning - Jerrabomberra Recruitment Team
