Executive Service Manager

Nido Early School is looking for our next Centre Director in the Southern Suburbs of Adelaide who is ready to make Nido their home and thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.  The Reggio Emilia inspired play spaces extends both inside and outside, setting children’s imagination alight through engagement and discovery.

You will be fully supported by a Curriculum Leader and a Service Administrator within the service so that the operational aspect of the service is humming. This provides you with the opportunity to lead and advocate for quality practice and build an enriched learning community, growing your team everyday!

This beautiful well resourced services offers not only the perfect learning environment to cultivate young minds but also provides a home for you and your team to enjoy, develop and flourish
 

WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY:

• World class facilities and resources (inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Early Years Learning Framework)
• Incredible in-service support from a full time Service Administrator and full time Curriculum Leader
• Autonomy and ownership of the Service’s operation while receiving dedicated support from the Management Team
• You will enjoy continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• An incredible work/life balance

BENEFITS:

• Flexible shift arrangement
• Above award rate of pay
• Nido practice communities to support you in building the curriculum and developing your practice
• FREE ECA membership, professional development via online learning platform and conferences  
• Paid staff meetings and dinners 
• Nido recognition day – we love to celebrate you 
• Nido anniversary celebrations and recognition pins 
• Peer to peer recognition - Staff of the month awards to celebrate success 
• Opportunity to network and feel part of a larger supportive community through our cluster meetings 
• Cleaners/ Maintenance and Gardeners provided to help you keep the service safe, clean and beautiful  

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• You are that special person brimming with passion and excitement!
• You have great experience as a Service Director and now you’re striving to achieve even more as an Executive Service Manager contributing to exceeding outcomes for both children and Educators
• You have a vision to support local families and their children by mentoring and leading your team to exceptional heights
• Be a voice for all children and educators
• Be a key contributor to delivering wonderful moments

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or a Bachelor of Education
• A valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
• Experience leading a team is highly regarded

A note from the Nido family:
Leaving my previous employer, who I was with for over 10 years, was not an easy decision.  I had interviews with a few different companies, before finding my home with Nido.
Mary Oliver asked, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life”, I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than what I get to do every day at Nido.
Danika – Nido Team Member

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested or would like to find out more, please CLICK APPLY NOW!

For more information on Nido Early Schools, please visit our website (www.nido.edu.au)

Nido Early School employees are committed to keeping children safe and following all child safety guidelines.