Passionate Educator to Lead and Inspire as Educational Leader | Central Coast

"Leadership is not about being the best, it's about making everyone else better."

 - Jack Welch

A remarkable 1-year leadership opportunity within this non-profit organisation, supported by a vibrant community awaits you!

At Firefly HR, we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one:
  
Passionate Educator to Leadand Inspire as Educational Leader | Central Coast location.

Step into a transformative Educational Leadership role unlike any other! This one-year opportunity isn't just a position—it's a chance to immerse yourself in leadership, collaborate with outstanding educators, and make a tangible impact within this supportive community. Enjoy the perks of the school's amenities, and a non-profit organisation while fostering meaningful relationships with both school and community members. Promotes work-life balance and acknowledge excellent service through rewards!

Despite its one-year duration, you'll gain invaluable skills and experiences comparable to those in long-term positions. 

Embrace this exclusive and resourceful opportunity to thrive and grow in a dynamic educational environment!
  
About the role:

• Service is an out of school hours care (OSHC / OOSH) and caters to Primary aged children, 5 - 12 years (an incredible profession).
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team to ensure a positive and encouraging work environment.
• Chance to step-in and work on areas of interest after a quarter.
• Support the ongoing professional development of the team, aligning with the current management
• Participate and maintain the well-balanced harmony within the team.
• Work within a structured team and oversee daily operations.
• Approx $70K + Super + Bonuses (pending 6-12 month role).

This role is unique in its offering in that it is 2 different roles for the 12 months.

First 6 months:

• Off the floor, not counted in ratio (odd occasion may be needed).
• Block shifts, no mornings.
• Approx 9:30 - 5:30 / 10:30 - 6:30.
• 38 hours per week.
• Educational leader for the whole time.

6-12 months:

• The next phase of the position is flexible and will be a balance of the Educational Leader position and as a Team Leader (such as it could be Educational Leader for 2/3 days of the week and Team Leader on the other days).
• This can be a chance to focus on a passion area of yours within the service and extend on that, still whilst gaining Educational Leader experience.
• Hours may decrease after the 6 months, however can work on this area or provides a chance to continue your own learning journey.

About the service:

• Exclusive school site own space, spanning two buildings and in excellent condition / near new.
• Assist in management of under 165 place service.
• Competitive salary + 6 months performance bonus
• Promotes work life balance by allowing flexibility and block scheduling.
• Mixed/free play structure.
• Oversight of excellent facility maintenance.
• Utilisation of ample space on school grounds.
• Cultivation of strong relationships with the school and community, ensuring open lines of communication.
• Operation as a not-for-profit, community based and focused service with a long-term extension.
• Exceeding Rated service.
• Low staff turnover, lots of RP's on the team to share the day to day responsibilities.
• Great culture, one that is supportive of one another.
• Collaborative and inspiring of one another team in place.

About You:

• OSHC experience highly desired, with ECE also considered.
• Educational Leader experience is highly desired.
• A collaborative leadership style, someone that will work with the team not take over the team.
• HLTAID012: Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (or willingness to obtain).
  CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work collaboratively with other educators and stakeholders.
• A passion for supporting children.
• Ability to make connections, empathise and listen.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the NQF and especially MTOP and MTOP V2.0.

  
Every role plays a vital part, regardless of its duration. Grab this chance, and gather invaluable experience that will surely shape your path ahead.
  
Child Safeguarding:

Looking for an individual that will understand, adhere to, and promote The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards). In your position, you will help to take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to: 

• A NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain. 
• Thorough screening. 
• Reference checks. 
• A national criminal history check. 
• First Aid, or willingness to obtain. 

What now?
Please do not hesitate to inquire on *****@fireflyhr.com.au for any further questions on the role - it is a great opportunity!
  
How to apply:
Feel free to get creative - we love to see passion in applications! Perhaps include:

• How will you stand out?
• Why do you want this role?
• What makes you suited?
• What inspires you?
• What's your favourite program experience you've been apart of in a service?

Please apply through the link.

We are unique in our experience of former leaders in the field, we know what it is like on the ground level and have a genuine desire to ensure quality of care.