Eden Academy Bardon Kindergarten: Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference

Love being on the floor just as much as leading a team? This role is for you!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher / Centre Manager to join our beautiful 36-place sanctuary in Bardon. Supporting 2 -rooms of 3 - 5-year-olds. This unique hybrid role combines hands-on teaching and leadership with the opportunity to inspire, mentor and lead a dedicated team.

As Our Contact ECT/CM You Will

- Lead and deliver engaging, meaningful play-based learning experiences and promote collaborative team culture.
- Work alongside educators, modelling high-quality teaching practices.
- Mentor and coach team members to build their confidence and capabilities.
- Oversee center operations, compliance, administration and occupancy.
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with families and the community.
- Promote children's independence, curiosity and sense of belonging.
- Champion the EYLF, National Quality Framework and continuous improvement.

About You

- Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
- Confidence in modelling best-practice educational approaches.
- The ability to balance hands-on teaching with leadership and operational responsibilities.
- Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.
- A warm, approachable and collaborative leadership style.
- Above all,



you'll be a visible and approachable leader who enjoys getting alongside their team and bringing out the best in others.

What You'll Bring

- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-recognised equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), alongside previous Centre Manager experience.
- A current Working with Children Check.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Current Child Protection training.
- A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
- Two professional references, including one from a manager or supervisor in childcare or education.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

- Generous above-award salary.
- Monthly Centre Manager meetings with leaders across the business.
- Centre Directors Days and annual conferences.
- Flexible centre budgets and monthly equipment and resource budgets.
- Direct access to your Operations Manager (Eden ANGEL) and Owners.
- Financial support for ongoing education and career development.
- Rewards for referring family and friends.
- Opportunities to grow and transfer across our centres.

What's Next? If you're a Centre Manager who loves being on the floor, has a natural ability to inspire others and is ready to make a difference through hands-on leadership, we'd love to hear from you! APPLY NOW

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