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At Guppy’s Early Learning Centre, we believe in providing personalised service that suits the unique needs of the children and families we care for. Our programs strongly emphasise play-based learning while recognising the importance of developing emotional, social, and communicative skills early in life. We recognise that responsive, meaningful, and respectful interactions are the foundation of quality education. We believe our role as early childhood providers is to nurture children’s passion for learning and allow them to explore the world around them.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Centre Manager who wants to join our supportive team. In this role, you will work with our team of qualified early learning professionals to provide high-quality care for children, promote their learning and help them to develop key skills for the future.
This is a great position for someone who has a passion for programming and practices as it will have lots of opportunities for professional growth including paid training, and development. This position is ideal for a Centre Manager that wants the training and support to progress in their career.
This is a Full-Time position and applicants need to be willing to learn and contribute to a caring, play-based environment.
Position Description:
- Responsible for the overall management and administration of the service.
- Supervise the implementation of developmentally appropriate programs for children.
- Recruit staff by relevant regulations.
- Maintain day-to-day accounts and handle all administrative matters.
- Ensure that the centre or service adheres to all relevant regulations and statutory requirements.
- Ensure that the centre or service meets or exceeds quality assurance requirements.
- Liaise with families and outside agencies.
- Formulate and evaluate annual budgets.
- Liaise with management committees as appropriate.
- Provide professional leadership and development to staff.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the centre or service.
- Manage the operations of the service in line with relevant Legislation, Industrial Relations Laws, Regulations, and National Quality Standards.
- Manage the service in line with the budgetary guideline.
Key Features
- 50% staff discount
- Friendly, family atmosphere
- Onsite parking
- Above award conditions and other incentives
- Leadership development opportunities
- Internal training
- Internal career growth
- Exceptional team of professionals who are welcoming, caring, and passionate about children
- The hands-on and supportive leadership team
Skills and Experience
- Holds a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent
- Current Blue Card
- Current (or ability to obtain) First Aid, CPR & Asthma qualifications
- Good understanding of the Early Years Quality Framework
- Sound knowledge of current Regulations and Accreditation guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- A passion for children
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attending additional training as necessary
- Own transportation
- Flexibility according to rosters
Previous experience preferred.
To succeed in this role you will be a flexible person willing to learn and grow in the role while possessing a positive manner, good sense of humour, and professional attitude.
If you are looking for a new opportunity to develop your career we would love to hear from you. Please use the 'Apply for the job' button and we will be in touch.
