Teaching - Early Childhood (Education & Training) Full time Are you an experienced early learning professional interested in working in an organisation that supports you to do what you love to do most – support children and their families?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
As a Centre Director, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and developing your team while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.
About youYou will be an exceptional degree-qualified early childhood leader with a special interest in diversity and inclusion.
You will have a strong interest in building the team's skills, philosophy, and child-centred practices, from the ground up.
About the teamAt SDN Surry Hills, we emphasise strong connections with children, families, and the local community.
We believe relationships are the foundation of our practice because we know children thrive when their world is predictable.
SDN Surry Hills has been supporting children and families on Gadigal Land for more than 105 years.
We are well known within the local community for our play-based approach and dedicated and skillful team.
The centre is a 60-place service in Sydney's vibrant inner east community, and we are close to light rail, buses, and Central station.
You mustHave a university qualification in Early Childhood Education, which meets the requirements to be a Nominated Supervisor and registration with NESA.Have demonstrated commitment to inclusion.Have previous experience as a centre director with excellent pedagogical practice informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and best practice in inclusion.Experience delivering inclusive and integrated services for families, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged families.Have strong communication skills and commercial acumen.Have a commitment to safety.Have a strong working knowledge of all areas of the National Quality Framework.Have the desire to lead, motivate, and encourage your team.Access to leadership development and support.Above award pay and conditions.Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children.Teacher accreditation support.Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow.Rostered day off (RDO) per month.Paid lunch breaks.Generous leave entitlements.Day-to-day support from a full shared services team that includes HR and Organisational development, finance, marketing, and family experience.What it's like to work with our villageWhen you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives.
Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents.
We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge.
At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We're here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.
To ApplyIf you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you.
SDN Children's Services is dedicated to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW), National Police Check.
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?What's your expected annual base salary?SDN Children's Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been delivering quality early childhood education and care, children's therapies, and family support services since 1905.
We focus on the whole child to support them in growing caring hearts, healthy bodies, and curious minds.
We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where staff, children, and families can bring their own voices and strengths to create something new.
At SDN, we learn and grow together, united by our passion to make the lives of children and families better.
At SDN, you can explore your interests, unleash your talent, and develop your strengths to discover your true potential.
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