Assistant Director - Early Learning Centre
Job No:
160705
Location:
Rockhampton
- Are you a Lead Educator looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people?
- Competitive wages circa $80,000 per annum!
- Relocation assistance + ongoing learning and development + morning tea and lunch every day!
At The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre, we believe that the early years of a child’s life are full of questioning and curiosity.
In the last decade, we have grown exponentially, from 40 places to a centre with over 179 places. This is a testament to the excellent work our team of educators do every day and the fantastic results we produce for our community.
As we continue to grow our services, we also continue to grow our team. We are now looking for a full-time Assistant Director to help us run our day-to-day operations.
This is an enriching opportunity for you to help oversee our service and a team of individuals who live and breathe our purpose every day. You will ensure that the children in our centre receive the best quality education during such formative years.
Not only will you safeguard the delivery of our program, but you will also have the ability to be part of our history and leave a lasting impact on the legacy of our centre and community.
Benefits on offer
This role comes with a competitive wage circa $80,000 per annum (highly negotiable and commensurate with experience). We are prepared to go even higher for the right candidate.
Relocation assistance is also on offer to help you move to this iconic part of Australia.
You will also have access to fantastic benefits, including:
- Mentoring and ongoing learning and development
- Uniforms supplied
- Morning tea and lunch are provided every day
- 14 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Paid staff meetings
Moreover, you will be part of an excellent team that truly supports each other and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children.
Make a real difference
In this role, you will support the Centre Director in the day-to-day operations management of our centre and ensure all Educators, Families and Children are welcomed and feel a sense of belonging.
Core duties:
- Maintain the procedures, policies and practices in the centre;
- Establish a process of recruitment, orientation and support of staff;
- Identify and assist in meeting in-servicing training needs of staff;
- Establish and maintain effective communication systems; and
- Establish and maintain liaisons with other agencies in the Community.
You will also maintain records, observations and information in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
To view the full position description, click here.
What you will bring to the team
To succeed in this role, you will possess qualifications in Early Childhood Education and demonstrated experience as a lead educator. If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or Director, that would be a plus!
Moreover, you will have the knowledge and understanding of how a childcare centre operates and can effectively provide guidance and expertise to our educators.
You will be a proactive and organised individual who can comfortably work in a fast-paced environment.
This role will see you building strong relationships with our educators, the children in our care and their families. This will ensure that we continue providing quality services and that our children are set up for a bright and successful future.
Although not required, knowledge and previous experience using Qikkids software will be highly advantageous.
Are you a Lead Educator looking for the next step in your career? Apply Now!