Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire
At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.
The Opportunity
Our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.
Your responsibilities
- Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Centre, encompassing staff management, budget oversight, and effective communication with families, employees & internal stakeholders
- Working in partnership with our Head of Curriculum to lead a high performing team to strive for and provide the highest quality care and education for all children, families, staff and the community.
- Ensuring a smooth and safe child & family experience
- Nurturing a positive and inclusive culture that encourages collaboration
What you'll bring
- Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Children's services
- Must have minimum 2 years previous Centre Manager experience
- Ideally will have had experience in setting up and opening a new service
- Knowledge and understanding of Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Lead, inspire and motivate a team of educators
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
- Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Police Check
Why Aspire?
- Beautiful state of the art centre and resources
- Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7
- Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre
- Opportunities for professional development and networking
- Supportive culture and management team
- Attractive pay and benefits
- Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression
If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.
At Aspire Early Education, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities.
Aspire Early Education has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.