Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs is a 97-place service that is conveniently located on Lovelock Drive.
Our purpose-built child care in Noarlunga Downs is filled with educational play spaces and state-of-the-art design incorporating natural spaces with a team of qualified and experienced Educators and Teaching Practitioners.
Our Noarlunga Downs child care is proud to be an inclusive community that embraces the cultures, values, interests, needs, abilities and learning styles of all our staff, children & families.
Our Service is seeking a dynamic, passionate & confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry who strives to excel and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team.
If you are a Service Manager who is passionate about their work, looking for your next amazing career step, or a 2IC looking to step up & make their mark in the Industry, we want to hear from you.
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Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive: Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.
Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Area Managers, paid quarterly.
Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation Childcare Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.
Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.
National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.
Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.
Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.
Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2024.
Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.
Essential Qualifications Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification as recognized by ACECQA.
A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.
First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.
Essential Skills and Attributes Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to assist in ensuring quality practices and outcomes.
Ability to support, mentor and lead a team of educators in the absence of the Service Manager.
Capability to assist in managing daily operations, from staffing to parent communications.
Strong verbal and written skills for effective interactions with families, staff and regulatory bodies.
Ability to effectively address and resolve issues that may arise within the service.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge Previous experience in a Service 2IC, Assistant Director, Assistant Service Manager or similar role within an early childhood setting.
Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
Proficiency in using relevant management software and tools for communication, documentation and reporting.
A commitment to engage in ongoing training and development.
Skills to address and mediate challenges or disputes that might arise among staff or with families.
If you aren't an exact match still apply!
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If you are a motivated and experienced leader passionate about Early Childhood Education, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your leadership skills and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.
You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to ****** (mention the role and service location you are applying for) and if you have any further questions, contact us on 0409 730 934.
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Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be.
Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare.
Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams.
We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.