Company description: Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider.
As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.
Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role:Assistant Director Location: Brinkin Centre: Goodstart CDU Employment Type: Full time * Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team * Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available * Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart CDU, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations.
Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
In this role, you will: * Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care * Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team * Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide About Goodstart https://youtu.be/0R76blYJFPU At Goodstart CDU, we're dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for 100 children per day aged 6 weeks to school age.
Our new, state-of-the-art centre is conveniently located on the Charles Darwin University (CDU) campus in Darwin, along Lakeside Drive.
At Goodstart CDU, we believe in fostering a love of learning from an early age.
Our curriculum is designed to cater to each child's individual needs, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development through play-based learning activities.
We use the Early Years Learning Framework to guide our education program and scaffold children's learning.
With a strong commitment and focus to create a warm and welcoming community focused centre we look forward to building and maintaining meaningful and true relationships with all our families and children.
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children.
Your child will have at least one key educator who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them.
We keep families informed with regular updates on their child's progress and we welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.
WhatGoodstart can offer you: * Receive at least 7% above the award rate * Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave * Tax benefits through salary packaging * Paid professional development * Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year * Free annual flu shot (optional) * Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance?? * First Nations Support and Cultural Leave * Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology * Uniform allowance and employee referral program If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position,?or similar, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
You'll need: * A Diploma or bachelor's in early childhood education * Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one * Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services * Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage * Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management How to apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via ****** Supporting our people and protecting our children We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42877164
