About the role

As Centre Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the service. Little Farm has been created to feel very different from a traditional childcare centre, with extensive outdoor spaces, gardens, animals and opportunities for children to connect with the natural world and their community.

Key responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and develop the team
- Create a positive, respectful and accountable workplace culture
- Maintain high standards of education, care, compliance and safety
- Support robust relationships with children and families
- Manage staffing, rostering and day-to-day operational requirements
- Maintain regulatory and documentation standards
- Address issues early rather than allowing them to escalate
- Communicate confidently with families, educators and management
- Support enrolments and build strong connections within the local community
- Ensure the service runs smoothly without requiring constant direction or micromanagement

About you





- Diploma or Bachelor qualification approved for Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations
- Previous leadership experience within an early childhood service
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage service operations
- Strong leadership presence and sound judgement
- Confident making decisions and taking responsibility for them
- Organised, proactive and solution-focused
- Ability to communicate directly, professionally and respectfully

About us Little Farm Early Learning is a new early learning service in Byford. We believe children need space, nature, genuine relationships, autonomy, adventure and educators who are present, curious and engaged. We value children before routines, relationships before bureaucracy, nature and genuine childhood, and kindness with accountability.

📌 Centre Director – Little Farm Early Learning (Byford)
🏢 Little Farm Early Learning
📍 Byford