Centre Director x 2 – Marlee Early Education and Care Centre & Narrabundah Children's Cottage
Exciting opportunities for our boutique services in Narrabundah
Are you a motivated Director or an experienced Assistant Director ready to lead, inspire, and drive a high-quality program?
Do you feel a calling to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages?
Join CS#1 on an exciting journey of growth, where you'll have ample opportunities to showcase and develop your skills!
Are you committed to fostering connections and building a stronger, more connected community?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About the role:
Narrabundah Children's Cottage and Marlee Early Education & Care, in Narrabundah ACT are seeking skilled and experienced Directors (or experienced Assistant Director ready for progression) to lead our teams.
Sister Centres located in the inner south Narrabundah Cottage is a 36 place centre licenced for 36 children and catering from children 6 weeks to 3 years old with a philosophy of circle of security and play based curriculum.
Marlee Early Education and care is licenced for 38 children from 2 years to school age with a large natural outdoor play space, a play based curriculum and a commitment to supporting children to be lifelong learners.
These centres are cohesive in their approach to supporting families and dedicated to educators having the time to help children learn through play.
Permanent full time position (76 hours/fortnight) possibility of part time for the right candidate
Above award wage, including
Children's Services Award – Children's Services Employee Level 6 with salary from $40.52- $48.86, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
An on-call allowance of $9.75 per day
Educational Leader allowance $2.23 per hour
Establish and nurture respectful relationships with children, families and staff
Support your team to provide engaging learning environments that allow children to think critically and direct their own learning while ensuring the overall health, wellbeing and safety of all children attending the service
Further develop partnerships with local agencies and community groups
Ensure that day-to-day operational, financial, human resource and marketing management of the service is conducted in line with organisation policies and procedures
The successful applicant will fill the role of nominated supervisor.
Director requirements:
Diploma in Early Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)
Previous experience as a Director or Assistant Director
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration
First aid certificate, and asthma and anaphylaxis certificates
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide a team in providing quality early childhood education and care
Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, Family Assistance Law and the Early Years Learning Framework
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Current driver licence and own car (desirable)
What we can offer you:
Above award hourly rates, based on experience and qualifications.
Excellent salary packaging that can provide up to $18,550 of your gross pay tax free – for a variety of eligible expense items
Career progression and secondment opportunities, including opportunities to be involved in our Emerging Leader's Program
Paid leave during shut down between Christmas and New Years
Discounted care for educators who have children attending our ECEC services
Paid parental leave
Onsite free parking
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Professional development, including face to face professional development and an online learning management system with access to thousands of courses on professional development, wellbeing and compliance.
Moreover, you will be part of an excellent team that truly supports each other and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children
We are always on the lookout for talented, passionate and vibrant people who share our vision. We love people who thrive on giving back, who are solution focused, collaborative and truly believe that together we are better.
Come and join us, bring your ideas and determination to make a difference and together we can create positive long-lasting change.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the CS#1 and Children Services leadership groups and will contribute to and enjoy the support of the CEO, Executive Team and CS#1 Program Managers and Service Directors.
If this sounds like you, apply now! Indicate your interest by submitting your resume with a cover letter to ******.
For more information about the role or if you would like to have a yarn and find out more information, please call Karen Pollard (Executive Director) on 02 6126 4701.
For more information about the recruitment and find out more information, please call Jolly (People and Culture) on 02 6126 4717.
Community Services #1 recognises that our people are multi-dimensional and encourages people of all nationalities, gender identities, religion, sexual orientation and ethnicities to apply.
Community Services #1 acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, work, live and play. We honour their continuous connection to country, water, sky and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures and pay our respects to elders past and present.
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