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Form of workOrchard Early Learning Centre Kirrawee offers a fresh approach to early learning, drawing on the natural environment to inspire children to become discoverers, learners and thinkers – holistically preparing them for a life of learning and wellbeing. The Centre operates from 6.30am - 6.30pm.
The Role
We are currently looking for an exemplary Preschool Director committed to providing strong and innovative leadership to a large team of educators and support staff. The Preschool Director will be responsible for the 100 place preschool and educators within.
The Preschool Director will lead a focused approach to embed exceeding practices as per NQS. Together with the Nursery Director and Senior Operations Director, build connections within the community and create a positive reputation in early childhood education and customer service.
The right person for this position will have strong staff management skills and operational knowledge and be able to adapt to a unique open plan working environment. In addition to possessing a strong pedagogy in teaching, the right candidate will also need to have a strong knowledge and understanding towards a dispositional focused school readiness program that is play based.
About you
- Previous leadership experience, at least three years leading and developing high achieving teams, providing a high standard of quality care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EC regulatory compliance
- Proven experience in leading and developing a large team of professional educators.
- High level ECEC operational management skills are expected
- Business management abilities together with confident people management skills
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher
- Passion for coaching, mentoring and growing educators
- Established people and leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skill, including documentation skills
- Superior knowledge of EYLF and NQS
- Previous working experience as director is essential
- Salary negotiable experience and qualifications
Benefits working at Orchard
- Laptop and mobile provided
- Onsite Parking
- Extra day off on your birthday
- Access to our wellbeing program
- Lunch provided daily
- Dedicated and scheduled programming time
- Access to our online discount marketplace for retail shopping
- Amazing professional development opportunities
- Great support structure with admin onsite and enrolments offsite
- Additional support positions such as grounds keeper and facilities manager
- Career progression as Orchard grows
- Great salary for the right applicant
