Beaudesert Kids Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built, Reggio Emilia inspired centre. It is set to be a vibrant, engaging place where children can explore, discover, and thrive. This beautifully designed centre boasts 6 amazing studios, each thoughtfully crafted to cater to the diverse needs and imaginations of children. A true highlight of our centre is the Reggiane and Belvedere studios, both featuring magical loft spaces that are designed to encourage exploration and imaginative play. These lofts create exciting nooks for children to retreat to, read, or simply let their imaginations soar as they engage with the rich learning environment around them. Beyond the studios, the centre is designed to ensure that both children and educators feel supported and inspired. The generous-sized staff retreat provides a peaceful space for our dedicated team to recharge and collaborate. We are currently looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead this brand new centre. The successful applicant will lead with experience, dedication, commitment and professionalism. You will have support from one of our Leadership & Business Managers and development team as well as an experienced and passionate support office team for ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities:
Enhance the performance of the centre through proactive management of key financials including occupancy, rostering, collection of fees, marketing, wages and general administration duties.Assist in the development on the new centreBuild a strong presence in the local communityBuild strong relationships with families and children. Develop and maintain partnerships within the local community.Develop and maintain the centre Quality Improvement Plan.Demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills.Possess strong written and verbal skills.Essential Criteria:
Understand and adhere to all Queensland Childcare requirements including the NQF, NQS, EYLF and MTOP.Show excellent leadership qualities, be proactive and utilise their remarkable people skills.Set high standards for staff and centre performance by nurturing staff morale.Be capable of working autonomously.Desirable Criteria:
Express a genuine passion or interest in the Reggio Emilia philosophy.Previous experience with a new centre build.Experience using Kidsoft software is advantageous but not essential.Employment Benefits:
Above award remuneration package (based on experience) including bonus schemeOpportunity to opt into our regular RDO programSupportive working environmentWe invest heavily in regular personal and professional development and ample opportunities to connect as a leadership teamInvitation to our Annual Kids ELC Leadership Retreat to relax, reflect and celebrate95% off Childcare fees for all employees*5 weeks Annual leave Full access to our total wellbeing platform (Telus Health) including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your householdKids ELC invests with loyalty and commitment in its educators through professional development. We believe that it is only through equipping our educators fully with the tools required can they in turn become successful in their roles and thus creating the highest quality environments and programs for our children. We encourage a healthy balance of work/home balance and engage with the 'FISH' philosophy to encourage happy and productive working relationships and workplace.
Eligible applicants for this position, MUST have significant experience as a Centre Manager and hold the appropriate qualifications as well as hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card, First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training and be competently aware and understand the assessment and rating processes.
If you would like to be considered for this fabulous opportunity, please click apply or email a resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria as well as a picture of something that you value and why to our recruitment team at [email protected].
For more information on Kids Early Learning Centres, please visit our website (www.kidselc.com.au).