? Are you ready to lead a service where relationships, children and people genuinely come first?

At Country Kids Early Learning & Kindergarten, we believe that great early childhood education begins with strong relationships, passionate educators and leaders who inspire others to be their best. We're looking for an experienced, passionate and people-focused Centre Director to lead our beautiful Brighton service into its next chapter.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established, close-knit service with strong connections to its children, families and local community.

We're not looking for someone to simply manage a centre. We're looking for a leader who will inspire their team, champion quality practice, nurture relationships and create an environment where children, families and educators can thrive.

? About the Opportunity

As Centre Director and Nominated Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, educational quality, compliance and operational performance of our 49-place Brighton service. You'll be supported by our Operations Manager and wider Country Kids leadership team, while having the opportunity to bring your own ideas, experience and leadership style to the service.

We value leaders who are present, approachable and willing to work alongside their teams. Someone who understands that great leadership isn't just about systems and processes – it's about creating a culture where people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

? What You'll Be Doing

Leading and Inspiring Your Team

- Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
- Mentor, coach and support educators in their professional growth
- Foster open communication, trust and strong working relationships
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, compassion and positivity
- Support effective rostering, staffing and workforce planning

Championing Quality Education and Child Safety

- Lead the implementation of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework
- Maintain a strong culture of child safety,



safeguarding and active supervision
- Drive continuous improvement through meaningful reflection and the Quality Improvement Plan
- Support educators to deliver engaging, inclusive and play-based learning experiences
- Ensure regulatory requirements, policies and procedures are consistently implemented

Building Strong Relationships

- Create genuine connections with children, families and educators
- Maintain a welcoming, inclusive and supportive service environment
- Build relationships with the local community
- Support family engagement, enrolments and transitions
- Be a visible and approachable leader within the service

Leading Service Operations

- Oversee daily operations, compliance and service performance
- Manage staffing, rostering and operational requirements
- Support occupancy, enrolment growth and family retention
- Monitor service budgets and resources
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to achieve service goals and continuous improvement priorities

? About You

We're looking for a leader who brings both heart and capability to the role. Ideally, you will have:

- A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification recognised under the National Quality Framework
- Previous leadership experience within an early childhood education and care service
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant legislation
- A genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and quality education
- Confidence in managing staffing, rostering, compliance and service operations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to inspire, mentor and develop educators




- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- A current Working with Children Blue Card and required child protection training

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads with kindness, communicates with clarity and understands that a robust team culture is the foundation of a successful service.

? About Country Kids

Country Kids Early Learning & Kindergarten is a family of early childhood services built around our philosophy of Early Learning with a Country Feel. We believe children deserve a childhood filled with meaningful experiences, opportunities to explore, strong relationships and a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values guide everything we do:

- Positivity – bringing optimism and encouragement to each day
- Compassion – showing care and understanding for others
- Professionalism – taking pride in our practice and responsibilities
- Working Together – building strong, respectful relationships
- Success – celebrating achievements and continuous growth
- Sustainability – caring for our environment and future generations

We want our leaders to feel empowered to make decisions, contribute ideas and help shape the future of our services.

? Why Join Country Kids?

- Lead an established 49-place early learning service
- Become part of a supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Work closely with an Operations Manager who understands the realities of leading a service
- Have opportunities to influence service direction and continuous improvement
- Enjoy professional development, mentoring and leadership growth opportunities
- Be part of an organisation that values relationships, teamwork and quality early childhood education
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of children, families and educators

? Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?

If you're an experienced early childhood leader who is passionate about people, quality education and creating a service culture where everyone can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Come and help us continue building something special at Country Kids Brighton.

📌 Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (Brighton)
🏢 Country Kids Early Learning u0026 Kindergarten Brighton
📍 Brighton