We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and driven Assistant Director/Educational Leader, who has the experience and strong desire to lead, inspire, support and manage our team of Educators, and run the day-to-day operations of our amazing childcare centre, Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nowra

Our well-established centre with long-term staff is awaiting the right candidate to make it their own! This is a rare opportunity for a strong leader to join our team.

This is a permanent position, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week In your new role you will:

- Assist to manage the day-to-day operations of the centre in line with legislative requirements, and company policies and procedures.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to all staff.
- Ensure that high-quality early learning programs are delivered by our passionate team of Educators.
- Support to manage staffing rosters efficiently.
- Assist in effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines.
- Ensure you are actively attracting, converting and retaining families by effectively managing and overseeing tours, enrolments and orientation in conjunction with our Enrolments Team
- Ensure that high-quality standards for centre presentation and work practices are practiced consistently.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, Educators, the local business community, and all other stakeholders.

About you

- A Diploma in Children's Services or Early Childhood Degree as approved by ACECQA.
- A minimum 1 years’ experience as a Assistant Director in an early childhood setting.
- Current WWCC, approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.




- Extensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). Excellent understanding of CCS and QikKids.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of qualified and committed early childhood professionals.
- Willingness to undertake and coordinate ongoing professional development training for Educators.
- The ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into your day-to-day practice.

What we can offer you

- Above award wages, recognising you!
- Workers Retention Payment!
- Wages paid weekly!
- 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!
- Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
- Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
- Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
- Free annual child protection training
- Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences
- Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
- Career development and training programs all paid for.
- Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
- Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.
- A purpose built Childcare Centre and Kindergarten with beautiful natural play scopes

How to apply If you are ready for a change and want to be a part of a team that values you then Apply Today! Or please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] In the subject line of your email please state Assistant Director/EL - Nowra

📌 Assistant Director/Educational Leader (Nowra)
🏢 Imagine Childcare and Preschool Nowra
📍 Nowra