Centre Director- Cheltenham – New Centre Opening Mid-2024.

About us

We are excited to open doors to our newest addition to the I9Education Family – The Fern ELC Cheltenham. It is a beautiful childcare centre easily accessible to a range of amenities in the area. The team works collectively to provide the community with quality childcare services with a sustainable & inclusive environment that resonates with what our children would experience at home.

At i9Education, we believe children have the capacity to adapt and excel in various environments when given the necessary support and opportunities to develop their skills. By creating a nurturing atmosphere that fosters growth and learning, we help children reach their full potential and overcome challenges to adapt and grow in different ecosystems of their development journeys.

In preparation to the opening of our brand-new facility, an exciting opportunity has come up for an empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support our educators and families within the centre.

The team is on the hunt for well-motivated and passionate Director with the knowledge and experience in opening and growing a New Centre, whilst being committed and dedicated to providing high quality childcare in the community.

Key requirements of the role:

· Manage & lead a team to meet day-to-day operations needs in line with company policies and procedures, while adhering to compliance and financial targets.

· Create long-lasting connections within the local community including partnerships with families.

· Maximise i9Education marketing aptitudes to strategically increase occupancy of the service.

· Guide, support, and mentor the team to meet and exceed operating as well as our people success.

· Proficient with written and verbal communication skills

Successful shortlisting criteria:

· Proven ability to seamlessly combine inspirational and servant leadership qualities, demonstrating care and passion for people with clear communication and direction.

· Proven experience in setting goals and operative metrics to measure effective performance.

· Experienced in achieving and/or exceeding targets whilst adhering to regulatory safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications & experience:

· Minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an approved equivalent qualification

· Valid First Aid qualification including Anaphylaxis and Asthma

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Regulations and Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework (standard and Victorian), Being belonging & becoming framework and My Time Our Place (if school aged child attend service)

· Current valid driver’s Licence

· Current Police Check less than 6 months old.

· Current Working with Children Check (employee)

· Completed Child Safe Accredited Training.

· Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Tasks & responsibilities:

· Manage the day-to-day operational needs of the centre in line with legislative requirements, company guidelines.

· Ensure high quality Early Education learning programs are delivered in accordance with Company objectives and centre philosophies.

· Drive and support educators with the provision and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.

· Effectively implement and manage rosters in timely fashion to meet staffing ratios.

· Effectively manage centre financial requirements

· Consistently demonstrate high organisational skills

· Deliver consistent high-quality standards for centre presentation and work practices.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children, and the local business community.

Our Safety Commitment

At i9Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

I9Education employee benefits:

· Competitive remuneration package

· Employee Discount on childcare fees

· Ongoing professional training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

· Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role.

· Career and succession pathways to enable our employees’ growth with us!

· Attractive employee KPI Incentive Program

· Exposure to monthly management meetings

· Annual functions, fun day, sport days and competitions

· Reward & recognition initiatives via staff awards nominations, employee success celebrations.

· Strong support from i9Education highly experienced Operations Management team

· i9 Lifestyle access for Discounts and cash back at 400+ Australian retailers online and instore

· Company car at the completion of 4 years of employment

If you would like to be part of a committed and passionate organisation dedicated to enriching children's lives, please do not hesitate, and Apply NOW!