Centre Director

Here at ONE Early Education Group we are creating a unique and robust educational program for our families and children to experience and for our educational team to drive. The Truganina centre is a 110 place long day care centre, designed with 6 rooms.

The Centre is looking for a Centre Director/Nominated Supervisorwho is focused on building a genuine 'community of learners' underpinned by your substantial professional knowledge and personal leadership capabilities. In conjunction with the management team, you will work towards creating; a knowledgeable, skillful and committed team of professional educators; strong, meaningful relationships with families; supportive, nurturing and individual relationships with children; and sound, reciprocal relationships with the broader community within which we exist.

You'll understand that Early Childhood education plays a critical part in creating the citizens of tomorrow – and you'll know and understand that our childcare workplace needs to be a progressive, compassionate and safe place for children to belong, be and become…

Our environment is a purpose built, state of the art learning environment. We implement a series of programs on top of the Early Years Learning Framework, including brain development, sports, mindfulness and art/music programs.

ONE Early Education has a Commitment statement to the Child safe standards. ONE is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to comply with both the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme to build our capacity as an organisation to prevent and respond to allegations of child abuse.

We have a dedicated Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy which explains our service’s approach to meeting the Standards.



(The full Commitment statement and related policies to this will be provided during induction)

Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Previous experience as a director in a 90 place or higher centre is a MUST.
- Minimum Diploma Early Childhood Development, current working with Children Check, First Aid and Asthma/Anaphylaxis Certificates.
- Substantial experience working in a LDC environment with an understanding of the business aspects of Centre performance.
- Your general business experience including administration, HR, organisation and time management skills will be well regarded.
- Demonstrated commitment to Early Childhood Education profession including sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and its practical application in the LDC setting.
- Sound knowledge of Early Childhood Education models, particularly the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Team leadership and relationship building skills, coupled with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with CCMS/data bases and computer software skills including QK & Storypark (or a preparedness to learn) is necessary.

Would you like to hear more and talk to us about your suitability for the role? Please provide your application, including:
1. Your personal professional philosophy.
2. A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, including an outline of your leadership style and pedagogical influence/s.
3. A Resume addressing your qualifications and capabilities including a minimum of ECE diploma, substantial previous experience in leading a childcare centre, exceptional communication capabilities, strong organisational skills, your social media savvy and relationship building skills. Your previous experience in opening a new service will be well regarded.

In return, you will get the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with outstanding culture where we are focused on achieving and providing excellence. Please forward your application to: [email protected]

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