About the role

As the Director of Drummond Park Preschool, you will play a vital role in building connections within our community, ensuring the wellbeing of children, and leading initiatives that promote inclusivity, creativity and growth. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an exceptional early childhood program that meets or exceeds industry standards, as well as working alongside a volunteer management committee to oversee all aspects of the preschool's operations. You will lead a team of educators, foster positive relationships with families, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Lead a team of educators and foster positive relationships with families

- Ensure delivery of an exceptional early childhood program that meets or exceeds industry standards

- Work alongside a volunteer management committee to oversee all aspects of preschool operations

- Manage the business, regulatory and day-to-day operations of the preschool, including budgets, occupancy, staffing and maintenance of the physical environment

- Lead the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs that engage children

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

- Build partnerships and represent the preschool in the local community

- Implement child safety practices and the paramountcy principle

About you

- Genuine passion for early childhood education and commitment to providing the best possible environment and education for children

- Strong leadership skills that build a cooperative team and a high-quality education and care program

- Demonstrated capability to lead the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs that engage children

- Sound understanding of Education and Care Services National Regulations and Education and Care National Law, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework, Quality Improvement Plans and Workplace Health and Safety

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including professional, open and warm engagement with staff, families and carers

- Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities





- Commitment to implement child safety practices and paramountcy principle

- ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent)

- Working with Children Check (Current and Valid)

- National Police Check (current), Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025), First Aid including asthma and anaphylaxis management (HLTAID012), CPR (HLTAID009 current within 12 months), 2026 National Child Safe Training (Geccko)

About us

Drummond Park Preschool is an 18-place, community-based preschool committed to providing quality, affordable education for children aged 3–5 years located in Armidale on the traditional lands of the Anaiwan people. We provide age-appropriate education by dedicating age-specific sessions on different days: 4/5 year olds who are moving on to Kindergarten the following year are enrolled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while 3/4 year olds attend on Thursdays and Fridays. Our service is rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard.

Drummond Park

Preschool offers children an intimate and caring learning environment with a leafy natural playground and cosy, welcoming building; promoting a child's sense of belonging and connectedness. We are a place where all voices are heard and respected.

Drummond Park

Preschool is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Benefits

- Part-time or full-time position (negotiable)

- Acknowledgement of NSW Public Holidays/School Holidays/Term dates in line with NSW Public School Holidays

- Ongoing professional development opportunities

- Study support for applicants working towards a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

- Mentoring and handover support for a new Director as required

- Above-award salary plus superannuation





- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a balance of hands-on teaching and administration

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the local community

- Access to a Welcome Experience offered by the Armidale Regional Council

Selection Criteria

Please address each criterion in no more than two A4 pages, giving examples from your experience.

Leading learning – Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate a play-based program grounded in EYLF V2.0, using observation and reflection to support each child’s learning and development.

Leading a team – Experience leading, mentoring or coaching educators, building a positive team culture and supporting their professional growth.

Families and community – Demonstrated ability to build trusting partnerships with families from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and to connect with local schools and services.

Child safety, wellbeing and inclusion – Understanding of child protection obligations, the Child Safe Standards, paramountcy principle and experience creating an inclusive environment for children with diverse needs.

Quality and operations (desirable) – Working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standard, and the ability (or willingness to develop the ability) to manage budgets, enrolments, preschool funding and rostering in partnership with a volunteer management committee.

How to Apply

Please email your response to the selection criteria, a brief resume, two professional referees, and a short summary that best describes you.

Applications can be emailed to [email protected]. Full and detailed employment package available upon request.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Elise on 0421 004 092.

Applications close 5pm Friday 6th November

Drummond Park Preschool is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Preschool Director (Armidale)
🏢 Drummond Park Preschool
📍 Armidale