Company description: Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Job description: * Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team * Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available * Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Bertram, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations.
Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
In this role, you will * Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care * Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team * Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence * Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide About Goodstart Bertram * Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Bertram is located in a safe but convenient area, close to schools and shops as well as transport routes and community services * We have a dedicated team of qualified educators who provide a quality early learning program in all environments.
All our rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - have qualified group leaders who lead their team of assistants * Our educators pride themselves on creating programs that give children a strong sense of identity and well-being to become confident and involved learners.
They acknowledge that children learn in a variety of ways and vary in their capabilities and pace of learning and we'd like you to join us!
What Goodstart can offer you * Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave * Paid professional development * Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year * Free annual flu shot (optional) * Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance * First Nations Support and Cultural Leave * Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology * Uniform allowance and employee referral program If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
You'll need * A Diploma or bachelor's in early childhood education * Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one * Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services * Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage * Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management How to apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via ****** Supporting our people and protecting our children We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42973558