Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Exciting Centre Director Opportunity – Lead a Brand-New Centre Launching Early 2025!
Join Edge Early Learning ahead of 2025 and step into an immersive leadership experience! Be the welcoming face for new families as you guide them through their future centre before doors officially open. Make a lasting impact right from the start – we can't wait for you to join us on this journey!
Edge Early Learning is on the lookout for a passionate, experienced Centre Director ready to launch our brand-new Salisbury Downs location! If you thrive on leadership, mentorship, and enjoy the excitement of welcoming new families and setting up a fresh team, this is your moment to lead with purpose. Join us in establishing a centre culture rooted in collaboration, trust, and care within a vibrant community.
Leading Edge Symposium: a yearly destination event for Centre Directors packed with professional development, networking, relaxation, and fun! Each year brings a new location (this year, we headed to Tangalooma!). Check out our socials to see the highlights and get excited to join the experience. Centre Director Bonus Scheme: Recognition for your hard work and dedication. Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off to celebrate you!, for permanent team members. Referral Bonus Scheme: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team. Salary Sacrificing: our provider is Maxxia Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: Including salary sacrificing, private health, and financial wellbeing support. Uniform Allowance: Receive a full uniform set and annual top-ups. Employee Peer Recognition Program: Edgy Awards Professional Development & Training Opportunities. Open and Close times: 6.30am and 6.30pm Address: 95-97 Kings Rd, Salisbury Downs SA Rooms: Nursery 1 & 2, Toddler 1 & 2, Pre-Kindy 1 & 2 and Kindy 1 Date due to open: 13 January 2025 Your Role as Centre Director:
As the Centre Director, you'll be the cornerstone of this new centre's journey, welcoming families and setting the stage for a nurturing, inclusive environment. You will:
Lead with Vision : Inspire a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence to enhance our services. Create a Cohesive Team : Build and mentor a brand-new team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone cares for each other. Welcome New Families : Be the friendly face that greets and establishes lasting relationships with families, ensuring every child feels at home from day one. Recruitment & Succession Planning : Attract top talent and guide them to ensure the centre's future success. Manage Budgets & Agency Spend : Oversee costs to maintain financial sustainability. Ensure Compliance & Safety : Stay proactive with regulations, keeping the centre compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards. Efficient Rostering : Strategically staff the centre to meet the needs of children and families alike. Mentor Your Team : Lead by example, helping team members reach their fullest potential. What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a Centre Director. Completed Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. Valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card (ACT), Working With Children WWCC (SA), or Blue Card (QLD). Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willingness to obtain). Current Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain). If you're ready to launch a new centre with warmth, integrity, and a sense of fun, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become an integral part of the Edge Early Learning family and set the tone for a thriving community.
Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.
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