Centre Director ~ Froebel Carlton

We are looking for a Centre Director for our beautifully designed Froebel Carlton Early Learning Centre.

Froebel Carlton is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 97 places for children (across 3 floor levels) from approx. 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect. The state-of-the-art centre opened in January 2022 and has become the Winner of 2022 'Best Kindergarten or Early Learning Facility' Awarded by Victorian School Design Awards and the Department of Education in Victoria.

Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning with Spanish as a second community language, age-appropriate inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We will seek to actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and undertake frequent excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond.

This role is ideal for you if you have a minimum of 1 + year(s) experience in a Centre Director role of a medium to large service (65+ places) and are highly motivated, knowledgeable, diligent, progressive and business-savvy. If you have an engaging personality, can-do-spirit and a sense of delight about your work as a leader in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note that Spanish language skills are not required for this position.

We offer you

• the opportunity to join a growing, value-driven not-for-profit provider striving for excellence in early childhood education
• a generous remuneration and benefits package
• reasonable flexibility re work hours in line with operational requirements
• Hybrid working (one day per week work from home)
• freedom to flourish in your role and to give the service your own signature whilst having ongoing support from our management team located at our Sydney head office
• to work alongside a dedicated and motivated team of early learning professionals, an Admin Assistant, Centre Chef and experienced Educational Leader
• a collaborative network between the 5 Centre Directors based in Melbourne and Sydney, including regular Directors Meetings (requiring occasional travel to Sydney)
• generous professional development and training opportunities, including with our parent organisation in Germany
• an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
• beautiful work environment with excellent office and team facilities
• substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
• ultra-modern end-of-trip-facilities (showers, lockers and bike racks) and common spaces within Melbourne Connect
• free onsite parking

For more information about us and our Froebel Carlton centre, please visit our website: https://www.froebel.com.au/our-centres/froebel-carlton

Froebelis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Froebel is a child safe organisation.