Lead, collaborate, and nurture.Leading a Team of dedicated, professional early childhood education professionals? Tick. Developing a thoughtful culture when the entire Team is passionate about supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning? Tick. Nurturing relationships with children, families, and your Team to provide the best experience young children can have? Big tick.If you put a tick next to those questions, becoming a Director at Guardian is your next role.Centre Managers touch every aspect of life at Guardian. Through leading, collaborating, and nurturing, Centre Managers help us deliver on the day-to-day goal of providing amazing learning experiences in a safe and secure environment. You will be part of a nationwide Team that has the cherished privilege of supporting the education and growth of young children. Joining Guardian means having a great place to work, filled with thoughtful colleagues and exciting opportunities to grow and develop your career.Our benefits include:Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.Use your skills and experience to drive business performance that supports sustainable investment in our practice, Centres, and Teams.Collaborate with professional Managers, Educators and Teachers through conferences, workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.Lead decisions about resourcing and the education environment for children.Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more...GuardianDegree program - We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply)Paid first aid courses and renewals.The OpportunityWorking closely with your Team of Teachers and Educators, you will enjoy:Leading a professional Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.Developing an exceptional culture of quality and safety that makes Guardian the Centre of choice in your community.Contributing to making your Centre an example of why Guardian is driven by its mindsets of being brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of what we do.Using your leadership and business skills to make your centre financially sustainable, as Guardian invests 100% of profits into more high-quality education for young children across Australia.The CentreNow let's talk about our incredible South Coogee Centre. Rated as 'exceeding', Eden Academy South Coogee is a modern boutique sized childcare centre with 44 LP. There are 3 large shady play areas which feature a cubby house, sandpits, and bike tracks whilst the indoor spaces are set up to feel both homely and inspiring. Our highly qualified team are dedicated to excellence in childcare by providing a welcoming and safe environment with lots of extra-curricular activities including yoga, sports, music, and cooking. We are community focused and actively look to engage and build supportive and strong relationships with our families, children, and the local community. Conveniently located opposite South Coogee public school, with plenty of underground parking and bus stops nearby. We are just a short walk to South Coogee stairs so you can enjoy a coastal stroll on your lunch break!To be considered, you will have:A completed Diploma in Children's Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or working towards).Prior experience working in a long day-care centre in a leadership role.Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF.Budget and financial accountability experience.Current First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and current Working with Children check.Apply nowTake a positive step and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.
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