Job Description
As Assistant Centre Director (2IC) & Educational Leader, you will work closely with and support the Centre Director at Friendship Square Early Learning Centre, a community-run, not-for-profit, Reggio Emilia-inspired centre in Cheltenham. You will help lead the day-to-day operations of the Centre while providing educational leadership, mentoring and support to the team of dedicated educators.
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Key responsibilities
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Work closely with and support the Centre Director
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Provide visible, hands‐on leadership and support to educators
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Coach and mentor educators to strengthen educational practice
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Lead high‐quality curriculum, programming and reflective practice
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Support the Centre's Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement
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Assist with staffing, rostering, compliance and day‐to‐day Centre operations
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Build positive relationships with children, families and the team
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Step into the leadership of the Centre when the Director is unavailable
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About you
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An ACECQA-approved Diploma-level early childhood qualification or higher
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Experience working in an early childhood education and care service
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A passion for early childhood education and high-quality educational practice
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The confidence and experience to lead, mentor and support other educators
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Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and approved learning frameworks
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Excellent communication, organisation and relationship‐building skills
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A collaborative mindset and positive attitude
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Current Working with Children Check or VIT registration
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
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Current child protection and child safety training
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Versatile full-time or part‐time working arrangements
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Small class sizes and a close‐knit team
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A team of dedicated and inspiring educators
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Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environments
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A fortnightly RDO
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Two weeks' closure over the Christmas holidays
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Regular staff meetings with overtime pay and dinner provided
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A rotating monthly roster
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A genuine opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful contribution to the Centre
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About us
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Friendship Square Early Learning Centre is a community‐run, not-for-profit centre focused on children, families, quality education and respect for educators. We are committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance for child abuse.

📌 Assistant Centre Director & Educational Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Friendship Square Early Learning
📍 Victoria