Head Of Early Learning

vor 1 Woche


Melbourne, Österreich Sparkways Vollzeit

Management - Schools (Education & Training) Full time Competitive salary with NFP salary packaging
Lead a team of Area Managers that oversee more than 35 Early Learning Centres and Kindergartens across MelbourneHave a successful track record in leading senior managers in the early years sectorBe a great communicator and do-er, enjoying a fast-paced environment in a time of significant early years reformWork in a hybrid working model from home with support office hubs at Flemington and Carrum DownsReceive a competitive remuneration package including NFP salary packaging, computer, phone & car allowanceAbout Us Sparkways operates 33 sessional Kindergartens and 5 Early Learning Centres across nine Local Government Areas, predominantly in the northern and western growth corridors of metropolitan Melbourne.
Sparkways strategy is to forge a position of leadership in the ECEC sector and invest in resources to strengthen quality, compliance, innovation and progressive universal early childhood education and care service provision in line with Sparkways Vision and Purpose.
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About the Position Reporting to the Executive Director - Early Learning, this position is a key member of the Early Learning team.
The Head of Early Learning will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the organisation's operational and strategic plan.
This includes providing operational leadership across the Sparkways Early Learning portfolio including day-to-day leadership of a diverse service portfolio, systems, frameworks, initiatives, policies, and processes.
This is a highly impactful leadership role and a great opportunity to make a difference to the future of the organisation and the children, families and communities that Sparkways supports.
About you To be successful in this role, you will either have experience as a multi-site senior leader in the Early Years Sector or be an experienced people leader from a similar profession – such as health or aged care.
Leading a team of Area Managers, you are comfortable developing highly complex teams, competing priorities and balancing exceptional practice with operational needs.
You are willing to step outside the box, change the status quo and make your mark.
You are a highly effective communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.
An energetic go-getter that truly enjoys a fast-paced role of responsibility.
A highly capable leader that aligns to Sparkways values and behaviours including a demonstrated track record in modelling and reinforcing organisational values and behaviours.
How to Apply To apply, please visit the Sparkways Careers page: job/try-australia-head-of-early-learning
Attach your current resume and include a cover letter/email briefly describing how you meet the selection criteria.
Please apply early as the position may be filled before the advertising closes.
Email or call Ash-lee in the People & Culture team if you have any questions.
Child safety and inclusiveness Sparkways and all our childcare and kindergarten services are committed to child safety.
The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse.
All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs.
All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
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