At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant long day care centre, driving growth and nurturing a passionate educator team.
- Company: Privately owned childcare service on Sydney's Upper North Shore with a supportive owner.
- Benefits: $110,000 - $125,000 salary, performance bonuses, and staff discounts on childcare fees.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with strong community ties and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying autonomy and a close-knit team.
- Qualifications: ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and 2+ years of leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 125000 $ per year.
A privately owned, single-site long day care service on Sydney's Upper North Shore is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the service day to day, working closely with the owner.
Close to public transport, with onsite parking.
The role
- Driving occupancy and enrolment growth - enquiries, tours, waitlist management and family retention
- Leading the educator team - recruitment, induction, rosters, performance and professional development
- Building efficient rosters that meet ratio and qualification requirements while managing the service to its wage budget
- Acting as Nominated Supervisor and Responsible Person
- Compliance with the National Law, National Regulations and NQS, and leading the QIP
- Strong relationships with families, including enquiries and concerns
- Working with the owner on budget, fee structure and CCS administration
About you
- ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (essential) - an ACECQA-approved Bachelor / ECT qualification is highly regarded
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director or 2IC in long day care (essential)
- Demonstrated experience growing or sustaining occupancy in a long day care service
- Proven ability to lead, develop and retain an educator team
- Strong rostering skills - able to meet ratio and qualification requirements while keeping wage costs within budget
- Sound working knowledge of the NQF and the assessment and rating process
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Current Child Protection training, First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certification
- Confident communicator with both families and staff
- Willing and eligible to be appointed Nominated Supervisor
- What's on offer
- $110,000 - $125,000 plus superannuation, inclusive of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment, based on qualifications and experience
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Staff discount on childcare fees for your own child
- Real autonomy - a hands-on owner who backs the Director's authority
- Small, close-knit team where you'll know every family by name
The successful applicant must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and will be subject to reference and qualification verification.
Centre Director | Long Day Care | Sydney North Shore employer: seek.com.au
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