Senior Room Leader- Carrum Downs Early Learning Centre

1 week ago

Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia TRY Australia Full time

Description

Join our team of valued educators in a well-established, family focused centre as Senior Room Leader

"We are full of passion that we want to give the best ot he children, we want to work the best with our families. Everbody here - we try to be amazing educators - I am proud to be part of that - Aisha - Teacher and Education Leader"

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Sparkways is a Social Purpose organisation supporting children and young people since 1883. Trusted by thousands of families, we work together to spark curious, creative and confident children through our 40+ high quality Early Childhood Education and Care kindergartens, preschools and childcare centres.

Are you seeking a step up to management - but want to keep your connection to the children and educators on the floor?

  • Have you had people leadership success as a Room Leader, and want to step up to learn from and support the Centre Director in managing the centre?
  • Do you get great feedback on your ability to engage with children, families, educators, community stakeholders and colleagues?
  • Do people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with?
  • Are you seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning Management organisation?
  • Would a 95%*discount on child care fees make a difference to your cost of living?

We want to meet you

  • Have you had business and people leadership success as a 2IC, or in centre management or room leadership?
  • Do you get great feedback on your ability to engage with children, families, educators, community stakeholders and colleagues?
  • Do people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with?
  • Are you seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning Management organisation?

We can offer you

  • Salary at Level 5 on Children's Services Award - $32.25 per hour, or higher if you already have some Assistant Director experience
  • Monthly RDO
  • 95% Discounted child-care fees with places avaialble all five days
  • Focus on coaching and mentoring the Room Leaders and Educators
  • Supporting the Centre Director with scheduled time off the floor each week
  • 98-place centre with all the systems set up and running well
  • Passionate and dedicated team of Educators
  • Work closely with the Centre Director and Education Leader to create a positive team culture
  • Secure, permanent, full time position
  • Fortnightly rotating roster
  • A supportive workplace with paid professional development
  • Co-located with head office - opportunity to meet and network with the CEO, Operations Management, Quality & Compliance, Marketing & Finance
  • Recognition as a valued management colleague working together to provide learning to ALL children
  • The opportunity to belong to an organisation with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and the ECEC workforce

How to apply

Apply through the Seek link

Include your resume and a cover letter responding to the following questions:

  • Describe some staff leadership successes you have achieved
  • Tell us why you are interested in this position

Any questions?

Email /call Elissa, Centre Director between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate

  • Lead Educator and/or Room Leader experience and/or Assistant Director experience
  • People leadership success with a team-building and training focus
  • Examples of using your passion for early years care, development and education of children
  • Systems and computer competency
  • Applied understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning and Development Framework
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Diploma or degree in a relevant field

We value you

  • People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
  • Access to free and confidential mental health, management, career and financial counselling
  • Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100's of major retailers
  • Uniform provided
  • Tailored professional development to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders
  • We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career
  • Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged
  • Working within innovative environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety all come together
  • Having a dedicated space just for you, where you can relax and unwind
  • Being part of a team who understand the importance of building a strong pedagogical practice
  • Putting the children first and not budgets
  • Working hard but having fun too

Sparkways Early Learning - Carrum Downs

Ages 6 weeks to 6 years
• Long day care – 98 places

Our program aims to provide children with a wonderful and delightful education experience where they build friendships, enjoy learning and discovery, build on their strengths and capabilities reaching their potential as they continue on their educational journey.

Each room's programs emerge from the interests, passions and interactions of children, families and staff to maximize children's and staff motivation to investigate, participate, imagine and create as a community of learners

See more here:

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

Role Type

On-site
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

33 AUD AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

Here at Sparkways, we're committed to changing lives - every single day. If you have a commitment to making a difference and would love the opportunity to have a real impact on someone, not just in that moment – but for the rest of their life, we want to hear from you. Learn more here;

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