Assistant Director

Assistant Director – Green Leaves Early Learning (Woodcroft) Are you a natural‑born leader looking to support and guide a dedicated team of educators in a Centre Leadership role? At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in placing our teams and children at the heart of everything we do. We start with our Green Leaves Commitments towards Team, Child Safety, Learning Environments, Family Connections, Centre Presentation and Performance. As the Assistant Director at Green Leaves Early Learning Woodcroft, your role is key in building a positive, warm, fun and welcoming culture where our Green Leaves Commitments are embedded across all that we do Responsibilities Live and breathe the Green Leaves Commitments – role‑model and embrace the Commitments in day‑to‑day practice Build genuine and positive relationships with our amazing team, the children and their families, making every day full of rewarding memories and meaningful connections Listen and collaborate with the team to turn feedback into action, bringing brilliant ideas to life through creative problem‑solving Drive quality and continuous improvement by guiding teams to ensure we’re always at our best Take the lead with initiative, motivation and flexibility while approaching every task with a proactive, mature mindset Showcase warm, compassionate leadership and demonstrate top‑notch time‑management, organisational and communication skills In Return – Work Perks A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently Generous wages and weekly pay The 10% Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost – our Government’s “Worker Retention Payment Grant” transfer to your wage Annual reward and recognition incentive for the Assistant Director role, paid in addition to the wage Childcare fee savings – 75 % off the gap fee Access to our exclusive supplier discount program Comprehensive health and well‑being programme, including a complimentary annual flu shot and the Annual Wellness Week Breakfast on us each day National Learning, Research and Development partners to guide teams across pedagogy, inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability Career development and support from experienced leaders and internal programs Online Green Leaves library of learning courses – learning anytime, anywhere Acknowledge platform for sharing e‑cards to recognise team achievements About You An ACECQA‑approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or higher Current SA Working with Children’s Check (or willing to obtain) Current SA Child Protection Training (or willing to obtain) Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain) Previous experience as an Assistant Director or Lead Educator Knowledge and experience with QikKids and Storypark (or similar equivalents) National Police Clearance Proda ID Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain) Apply Make Your Move If you are excited by the opportunity to make your mark in a leadership role, supporting a special team, apply now We prioritise the safety, well‑being and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety, including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr