Centre Director

Centre Director – Early Childhood Education and Care We are looking for a Full Time passionate and committed Centre Director to lead our team Are you a visionary leader passionate about early childhood education? The Sanctuary of Early Learning is growing and we would love to hear from you Come and join a leading provider in Early Childhood Education on the Mornington Peninsula The Sanctuary of Early Learning is a group of five centres under the same providers on the Mornington Peninsula, offering you a more personal approach to your working environment. Our centres are state‑of‑the‑art with well‑resourced classrooms and large natural outdoor environments. Our children enjoy various excursions and in‑service learning opportunities at all of our centres including but not limited to music and movement classes, Spanish language lessons and a sustainability program. With the use of our 12‑seater bus or within walking distance, we enjoy getting out to Beach and Bush Kinder, swimming lessons, our intergenerational program and anywhere else our interests take us. Staff wellbeing is paramount to us and is reflected in our wellbeing program. This program may look a little different at each service, depending on the need of the educators. Some of the wellbeing opportunities at the other services include: ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’, subway and smoothie days, team bonding events etc. Responsibilities Lead an inspiring team of dedicated educators Create a safe and stimulating learning space Promote child development and well being Oversee the development and implementation of a high quality curriculum that promotes children’s learning and development Foster strong partnerships with families and the community Ensure the Centre complies with all relevant regulations and licensing requirements Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, adhering to health and safety standards Qualifications Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Must have minimum 2 years previous Centre Manager Experience Strong leadership skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Lead, inspire and motivate a team of educators Extensive knowledge and understanding of Children’s Service Regulations and National Quality Standards Work with an experienced and passionate team Above award rates Excellent support from senior management Discounted childcare fees Recipients of the ECE Worker Retention Grant If you are ready to make a positive impact on children’s lives and lead a team with enthusiasm and dedication, we’d love to hear from you Become part of a community that treasures early education and unlocks the potential of our children. The Sanctuary of Early Learning is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Application Questions Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? How many years' experience do you have as an Early Childhood Centre Director? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? How many years of people management experience do you have? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? #J-18808-Ljbffr