Director/ Manager Early Learning Centre

St Anthony’s Family Care (SAFC) located at Croydon is a not-for-profit organisation which provides a range of services with a focus on children and young people with disabilities. 

We are currently seeking a full time Director/Manager to oversee and lead our Figtree Earling Learning Centre.

As the Director/Manager we are seeking an individual who will model excellent leadership to bring out the best in our Educators, build capacity within the centre and create a warm, safe, and inspiring centre for children and families. 

We are currently seeking someone who will excel in the day-to-day management of the centre and in line with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures: 

• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to all staff.
• Ensure that high-quality Early Learning programs are delivered that inspire growth and learning.
• Manage staffing rosters efficiently.
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines.
• Ensure that high-quality standards for centre presentation and work practices. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, Educators, the local business community, and all other stakeholders.
• Actively attracting, converting, and retaining families by effectively managing and overseeing tours, enrolments, and orientations

Requirements:

• Passion for early childhood education and a genuine interest in children's well-being, development, and inclusion
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Minimum three years’ experience in the early childhood industry
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• First Aid, Child Protection, CPR, Anaphylaxis management and emergency management training qualification.
• Excellent proven written and verbal skills 
• Sound financial management skills. 
• Strong collaborative style and staff leadership and supervision experience

At SAFC the children’s learning environment reflects the structure of the community and for this reason, we are an inclusive centre which caters to children of all abilities.

In return, the successful candidate will benefit from:

• A positive and supportive culture and working environment.
• Additional annual leave (3 ex gratia days over Xmas/New year period)
• Opportunity to work from home one day per week. 
• Option to work flexitime with a day off a month.
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities 
• A competitive remuneration package inclusive of salary packaging
• Staff wellbeing program 
• Free and secure onsite parking

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience to ***************@safc.org.au

St Anthony’s Family Care is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC checks.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

St Anthony’s Family Care is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse. Every person employed or volunteering at SAFC, has a responsibility to understand the specific role they play individually and collectively, to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for users.