Little Zak's Academyis privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing setting.Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children.
We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
We are seeking an experiencedAssistant Director (2IC) & Educational Leaderto join ourRichmondservice.
This role is initially supporting a maternity leave period.
However, we are offering apermanent position within Little Zak's Academy, with flexibility to transition into an ongoing role across our network.
This may be at the Winmalee service or another suitable location, depending on business needs and your preference.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program.Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.
The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June ****, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remunerationdepending on your qualification and experience
Up to50 percent staff childcare discount
Paidwellbeing dayeach year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to$50 per month(gym, pool, wellness memberships)




$1,000 employee referral bonusfor each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training
Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
Study support throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities
About the role:This is a dual position that combinesAssistant Director (2IC) responsibilities with the Educational Leader role.
You will:
Support the Director in the overall leadership, compliance and management of the service.
Act as theResponsible Person/Nominated Supervisorin the Director's absence.
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the educator team.
Lead the development, implementation and review of educational programs, guided by theEarly Years Learning Framework (V2.0)and theNational Quality Standard (NQS).
Work with educators to ensure curriculum is responsive, inclusive and reflective of children's needs, interests and abilities.
Ensure a strong focus on child wellbeing, safety and child protection requirements.
Assist with staff inductions,



professional development and performance management.
Build and maintain respectful relationships with children, families and the wider community.
Drive continuous improvement across both curriculum and operational practices.
About you:
ACECQA approved Diploma or Teaching Degreein Early Childhood Education.
Minimum3 years leadership experiencein an Early Childhood setting, or 5 years overall sector experience.
Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management certifications.
ValidWorking With Children CheckandChild Protection Training.
Deep knowledge of theNational Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, and Child Care Subsidy system.
Strong communication, mentoring and team-building skills.
Passionate about inspiring both children and educators to reach their full potential.
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services.
As part of our commitment, we have arigorous recruitment and screening processin place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checksas part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced.
We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity!
If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call ******** *** for more information.

📌 Assistant Director (2Ic) / Educational Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Sydney