Assistant Director - St Nicholas Maitland

St Nicholas Early Education is a community in which children aged 0-5 develop the cultural, spiritual, physical, and educational skills to belong in a contemporary world. We do this through the delivery of child-centred, play-based, and Reggio Emilia-inspired early education and care.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Above award rate of pay
• Recognised paid overtime
• $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
• 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
• Complimentary uniform
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
• Our purpose built centres are now powered by 100% green energy
• Paid Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Full or part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare and more

WHAT OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY

A parent testimonial from Britt a Mum at St Nicholas Early Education.

She loves sending her children to St Nick’s because she feels that it’s a beautiful learning environment with a warm and welcoming team of educators. Britt also appreciates the centre’s Transition to School Program because it’s preparing her children for their advancement to primary education.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director will assist and support the Director in management tasks and lead educators towards quality performance in all aspects at St Nicholas. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the Operation and Management of the St Nicholas service in the absence of the Director.

As an Assistant Director, you are expected to be an active team member of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Educator to showcase their expertise in the Early Childhood profession. The successful applicant will play a key role in the success of our Maitland Centre and will be able to collaborate with the St Nicholas leadership team. They will also possess the initiative, maturity, and leadership skills required to build a team and service in a growing community.

This position is being offered on a (maximum term) full-time basis until January 2025.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Working With Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• DEC approved child protection training certificate

If this sounds like you then APPLY NOW. To be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and your experience relevant to the role.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.