Assistant Centre Director (2Ic)

Are you a passionate leader looking for your next step? ….. 

An exciting opportunity for passionate and motivated leader to open a brand new centre, and be the proud Assistant Director of Wholechild Early Learning, Armidale. 

This role will be mainly office based, working alongside the already appointed Centre Director . This role would suit someone who has a passion for creating a positive team culture, a passion to work with children, mentor the team and build meaningful relationships with the families. 

The Role

• You will ultimately be responsible for all operational aspects of managing the centre on a day-to-day basis
• Mentor, inspire and support the team to build a positive and passionate culture
• Work in collaboration between the Centre Director to support the team, families and children 
• Lead by example to embed Wholechild’s curriculum, policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop skills and competence with operating systems, online and CRM programs 
• Connect with families, manage accounts and day-to-day relationships 
• Full time off the floor so that you are available to support families, children and be available for your team

Benefits

• Outstanding opportunity to develop career and experience with industry leading operator
• Be provided an induction and mentoring program prior to the centre opening
• Be mentored and supported by an experienced and passionate Operations team 
• Have access to support from our sister centre in Coffs Harbour
• Attractive remuneration package according to experience
• Staff discount on fees
• Off the floor office duties 
• Generous staff facilities with well-appointed staff room, consult room, sports stadium, creative studio, program room and lots of natural light for the team to unwind and relax. 

Pre-requisites

• Diploma or Bachelor of Education / Teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA recognised or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role is desired
• Current First Aid HLTAID004, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• Child Protection Training (CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• Extensive knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

Does this excite you? 

Join the Wholechild team by submitting your resume and cover letter directly through Seek outlining what position you are applying for. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on ******@wholechildearlylearning.com

You will be supported and trained to champion Wholechild’s unique ‘whole of child’ curriculum, to deliver the highest standard of early learning and to build a passionate and positive team culture. You will have access to unparalleled resources, facilities and training including a purpose built centre designed by educators.

This role is for a special candidate who wants to grow and learn, further their career, and who is passionate about what we do and how we do it. A person who wants to authentically lay the framework for children to grow with confidence and resilience. 

No two children are the same and we celebrate that! Wholechild’s curriculum ensures that every child is holistically nurtured to be the unique individual that they are. Our centre has been designed based on our curriculum’s ‘Five Foundations’, which encourages the development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative skills. Our Five Foundations provide for a deeper development of the brain, which grows to reach 90% by age five laying the foundations for life and being the reason why the early years are the most important in a person’s life.

The successful applicants will also be a community minded person and someone who thrives on improving the lives of our families daily.