Jerrabomberra, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW
Management - Vocational (Education & Training)
We are looking for a passionate Educator who wants to advance their career in early childhood.
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Jerrabomberra, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation.
You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.
In this role, you will: Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and careMentor and build capabilities within the centre teamBe responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absenceUse and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Goodstart Jerrabomberra: Goodstart Jerrabomberra is a lively and diverse centre where we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children entrusted to our care.
With a supportive team and a solutions-based management style that emphasizes collaboration and teamwork, the centre fosters a great community atmosphere.
Operating at full capacity, Goodstart Jerrabomberra accommodates 90 children a day.
The Assistant Director role would be in a floating position supporting the Centre across all the rooms.
What Goodstart can offer you: Receive at least 7% above the award rateUp to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveTax benefits through salary packagingTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programIf 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.
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.
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.
With 15,000 Goodstart team members across 661 centres nurturing 63,600 children, we're Australia's largest provider of early learning and care.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.
From our centre teams to our support teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.
If you're looking to work for an organisation that has an inspiring purpose, offers a flexible and family-friendly work environment, and encourages your personal development, Goodstart Early Learning could be the place for you!
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