Early Learning Centre Director

We are seeking a Centre Director to lead an Early Learning Centre (ECL), which is a 59-place service for 2-5 year olds. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led, not for profit organisation who provide a diverse range of wraparound social services to the community.
 
The Director will lead the Early Learning Centre to ensure the operation of a high-quality Education and Care service which supports and promotes positive Early Learning educational outcomes for children and their families. As the Centre Director, you will be responsible for:
 

• Service to children: Ensuring the ELC team of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators have the appropriate knowledge and skills to deliver high quality educational programs 
• Service to families: Developing and maintaining strong relationships that support and partner with families to guide their children’s learning and development.
• Connecting with community: Networking widely to promote proactive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Program excellence: Ensuring that an early childhood education program is delivered to all children that is underpinned by the EYLF and NQS
• Sustainable operations- Provide stewardship over allocation of resources effectively, economically and efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a vision and strategy to grow new services, that is committed to supporting the community in complex environments, across several social programs including family counselling, parenting education, out of home care and NDIS. With a competitive salary, this opportunity also provides a strong leadership team that encourages continuous development, reflective practice and succession opportunities.
 
About You
 
For this appointment, we are seeking an established and experienced Early Learning leader with a successful track record having led a centre and team. In addition, the successful candidate will have;
 

• Tertiary Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
• Current NSW Education Standards Authority Accreditation (NESA) registration
• Commitment to and a willingness and ability to promote and apply the mission & values of CatholicCare
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in leading a team in early years’ education and care
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogical leadership and practice
• Extensive knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and licensing
• requirements as they apply to Early Childhood settings
• Extensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
• Accept the role of Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to reflect on feedback from others, use it as an opportunity to learn and take
• appropriate action
• Current unencumbered NSW drivers' licence

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Grace of The Orchard Talent Group on 0414 381 *** or email *****@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.