Centre Director

Role:  Centre Director  Location:   Prospect SA Centre:  Goodstart Prospect - NEW CENTRE OPENING OCTOBER 2024 Employment Type: Full Time Pay:  Ranges from $45.96 -$59.13 Per Hour based on qualification and experience + Super + Benefits Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators   Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available  Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit      Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!    As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.    In this role, you will:   Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice  Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement  Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business   About Goodstart :  Goodstart Early Learning  Prospect, Prospect Road  will be replaced with a NEW CENTRE build:  Goodstart Prospect (Fitzroy) in October 2024.     Goodstart Prospect is a 54-placed early learning and childcare centre situated approximately five kilometres from our beautiful city of Adelaide. Although Goodstart Prospect sits on the outskirts of a busy city we pride ourselves on our friendly and small community feel. We are very proud to say that the centre received a rating of Exceeding, after being assessed by the regulatory authority. This process assesses us in the seven quality areas including Educational Practice, Children’s Health and Safety, Physical Environment, Staffing Arrangements, Relationships with Children, Partnerships with Families and Leadership and Management. We are now in the process of applying for an Excellence rating. View our Facebook community to keep in touch with what's happening in our centre, and get expert information on parenting and early childhood.   What Goodstart can offer you:  At least 12% above the award rate  Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave   Tax benefits through salary packaging  Paid professional development  Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year   Free annual flu shot (optional)  Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance    First Nations Support and Cultural Leave  Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology  Uniform allowance and employee referral program  You’ll need:  A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)  Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services  Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage  Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management  How to apply  Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.    We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au    Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au     Supporting our people and protecting our children    We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.     Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.  YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI  #gscentredirector Posting Notes: PROSPECT || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time