Childcare Centre Director - Penrith

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A fantastic opportunity has become available at Little Learning School for an experienced Childcare Centre Director.

Summary about this job

Childcare & Outside School Hours Care

Company: Little Learning School

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Phone: +61-2-4090-1951

Fax: +61-3-9461-3309

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Detail information about job Childcare Centre Director - Penrith. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Well established 108 place Centre with a Passionate and Supportive Team
  • Seeking experienced Director - minimum 5 years Director experience required
  • Offering Above Award Wages

At Little Learning School our people are our greatest asset, and as a result we pride ourselves on not only the quality of educators that we choose for our centres, but also the way we look after, support and appreciate you.

We expect the highest standard from you hence, our priority is to offer you the best support possible to allow you implementing your skills and contributing to children’s lives. Our values which guide our choices and decisions are placing the children at the very core of what we do. Children, parents and educators are the cornerstone of our success and we not only take pride in what we do but how we do it.

What’s in it for you?

  • Potential to earn up to $15,000 above award wages per annum based on experience
  • Bonus payments and KPI program to earn more
  • Support for a healthy life and work balance
  • Focus on professional development – access to the leading LLS Leadership program
  • Internal promotion opportunities
  • Excellent supportive team environment
  • Paid training and support
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Uniform provided
  • Team Building opportunities
  • Access to leading curriculum training – LLS Learn
  • Opportunity to make suggestions to support continues improvement – equal voice
  • Direct access to management

Little Learning School Penrith centre has a huge, outdoor playground, an abundance of open space and natural light across six rooms, as well as all the toys, resources and educational programs to provide the perfect setting for teaching. Parking and public transport are close by.

What’s in it for the children?

We actually care about children and put them first!

  • Little Learning School is a privately owned Australian business, operating since 2004, with centre's across Sydney and Melbourne who are all placing the children first.
  • We provide the foundation for children to experience care and development by a combination of expert staff, leading facilities and educational programs to stimulate self-esteem and creativity.
  • We are a brand consistently recognised for its quality and values with 13 centres Exceeding the NQS and more to come.

Your role

Reporting to the Area Manager and working closely with children, families and educators, your key objective will be to facilitate, guide, role model and manage the centre to ensure it’s the optimal and best environment for children. Most importantly, ensuring children learn and have FUN via our programs and amazing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To ensure the environment will foster safety, security, positive communication and relationships, be challenging and warm and friendly.
  • To build and create a positive, trusting two way relationships with parents and care givers.
  • To act as a facilitator in a leadership role of positive role modelling, mentoring, guidance and support all educators.
  • Manage the Centre effectively by ensuring educators demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, allocating resources, ensuring a safe caring learning environment for the children and liaising effectively with Educators and parents.
  • Determine a Responsible person for the service requirements.
  • Ensure the safety, health and well being of children attending education and care services.
  • Improve the educational and developmental outcomes for children attending
  • Promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and care services.
  • Establish a system of national integration and shared responsibility between participating jurisdictions and the commonwealth in the administration of the National Quality Framework.
  • Improve public knowledge, and access to information, about the quality of education and care services.

Excellent support is provided with your Area Manager looking after no more than 5 centres.

Skills and experience

  • Extensive knowledge of the National Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Care.
  • Extensive knowledge of the NSW Early Years Learning Framework and oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of the program.
  • Extensive knowledge on preparing Quality Improvement Plan.
  • Extensive knowledge on children regulations.
  • Lead and evaluate the Centre through the Assessment rating.
  • Demonstrate written, computer literacy and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage staff effectively.
  • Work in partnership with families and staff.
  • Knowledge on Child Protection and current issues in Children’s Services.
  • A current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
  • A current Working with Children Check

Our culture

Little Learning School will continue seeking to become the leader in the sector by being innovative and attracting the greatest educators.

With quarterly team building events, educator awards and gifts, paid external training opportunities and fantastic work environments; we ensure you feel valued and rewarded ongoingly.

We appreciate the importance of a healthy work life balance.

Other Benefits

  • Paid training & development including;
  • Practical National Quality Framework Training
  • First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Care
  • Child Protection Training
  • Career path planning with a dedicated mentor

How to apply;

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