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UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing campus life for UOW students and staff through a wide array of events, entertainment, and experiences. At Kids' Uni, a proud division of UOW Pulse, we are committed to delivering exceptional early childhood education. With a focus on fostering relationships, promoting inclusion, and embracing play-based learning, we take pride in having all four of our services rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard. Additionally, we are proud to service our community with an Early Intervention Team, who works closely with children and families to support children through occupational, speech and key worker therapy practices.
UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation.
The role
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our leadership team.As the Service Director and Educational Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience at Kids' Uni North. Your responsibilities will encompass managing the operational aspects of the service, ensuring adherence to policies and legislation, and providing leadership and guidance to our passionate team of educators.
In your capacity as the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader, you will lead the implementation of Kids' Uni's innovative curriculum and pedagogical approaches. Working alongside a dedicated leadership team, you will champion the best interests of our staff, children, and families.
You will be supported in your role by the Head of Early Education, the Curriculum and Pedagogy Support Teacher, and our Inclusion Support Teacher, as well as through strong community partnerships such as Woolyungah Indigenous centre, UOW Early Start and UOW Early Years.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of Kids' Uni North, including staffing, programming, and resource management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and legislation governing early childhood education and care.
- Lead and inspire a team of educators through effective mentoring, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
- Drive the implementation of Kids' Uni's philosophy and curriculum, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaborate with the wider leadership team to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives within the service.
- Foster strong partnerships with families, community stakeholders, and external organizations to enrich the educational experience for children.
Benefits
We have a generous package on offer to ensure you get the most out of your Pulse experience:
- Enjoy a completely non-contact position, allowing you to focus solely on leadership, mentoring and coaching your team and management responsibilities.
- Work-from-home opportunities to promote flexibility and work-life balance.
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities, including attendance at national conferences such as ECA.
- Regular access to support teachers to assist with inclusion, practice and programming.
- Birthday leave – a paid day off to celebrate your special day
- Generous leave entitlements including concessional leave, which means you’ll get 3 days off between Christmas Day and New Years Eve without using your annual leave and an additional 5 days of sick leave in your first year of employment.
- 17.5% annual leave loading (paid pro rata based on 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice campus parking and a gold gym membership with UniActive for only $2 per week.
- Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within an early childhood setting, with a proven track record of driving practice change and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react and respond effectively to emergency situations, tight deadlines, and parent concerns.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements in the operation of an Early Childhood Education and Care Service, with a commitment to upholding these standards at all times.
- Flexibility to work varying hours to meet the operational demands of the service, as required.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to take on a leadership role that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume with two references and respond to the application questions by 9am on Monday 6 May 2024. For more information, refer to the detailed Job Description.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to our team at Kids' Uni!
