Assistant Director (2iC) / Educational Leader
Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs
Purpose-built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
Get mentored by our experienced Centre Director to implement/develop programs
Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs
Purpose-built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
Get mentored by our experienced Centre Director to implement/develop programs
Little Zak's Academy
is privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
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 experienced
Assistant Director (2IC) & Educational Leader
to join our
Bomaderry
service.
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 remuneration
depending on your qualification and experience
Up to
50 percent staff childcare discount
Paid
wellbeing day




each 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 bonus
for each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program via
Sonder
, 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 through
Pay 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 combines
Assistant 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 the
Responsible Person/Nominated Supervisor
in the Director's absence.
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the educator team.
Lead the development, implementation and review of educational programs, guided by the
Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0)
and the
National 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 Degree
in Early Childhood Education.
Minimum
3 years leadership experience
in an Early Childhood setting, or 5 years overall sector experience.
Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management certifications.
Valid
Working With Children Check
and
Child Protection Training
.
Deep knowledge of the
National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, and Child Care Subsidy system
.
Robust 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
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in 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 to
undergo all required child safety checks
as 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.
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📌 Assistant Director (2Ic) / Educational Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 New South Wales