Pedagogy and Practice Manager

1 week ago

Waratah West, New South Wales, Australia St Nicholas Early Education Full time
Posted: 23/11/2023

Closing Date: 24/12/2023

Job Type:
Temporary

Location:
Newcastle West

Job Category:
Education, Childcare & Training

St Nicholas is a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people.

Supporting and partnering with families to nurture and inspire children and young people as they develop the skills to thrive at home, school and in society.

Collectively, St Nicholas provides education services spanning early education, out of school hours care and vocational education.


This unique opportunity to work with an industry leader has become available due to sustained growth within the organisation and a progressive leadership team aspiring to streamline management processes.

This position will be offered on a
temporary part-time or full-time basis.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:_
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
  • Our purpose built centres are now powered by 100% green energy
  • Paid Industryleading training and professional development opportunities
  • Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare and more


The purpose of this position is to oversee and lead programs in accordance to the National Quality Framework (NQF) across all centres and services.


The Pedagogy and Practice Manager will undertake the development and implementation of the Educational Program and Practice across St Nicholas Early Education and OOSH services.

The Pedagogy and Practice Manager will work collaboratively with the Senior Pedagogical Coordinator, Area Service Managers, centre Directors, Nominated Supervisors, and Educational Leaders to ensure there is a demonstrated commitment to Quality educational programs and a commitment to Quality Improvement across all St Nicholas services.


This position also plays an important role in providing best practice and quality strategies and a commitment to professional development.

The Pedagogy and Practice Manager will ensure that St Nicholas Services comply with the Educational and Care services national law and regulations, the National Quality Framework and other relevant legislation.


The incumbent commits to working within Work Health and Safety guidelines and Code of Conduct at all times whilst in the employ of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

This position will be offered on a temporary
part-time or full-time basis.

Desired Skills and Experience:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • Proven best practise ability in all areas of administrative procedure and curriculum development
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Framework with the centre/service curriculum
  • Prior experience and demonstrated understanding of auditing OOSH or early education services to ensure they are meeting programming quality areas to a high standard
  • Proven ability to manage a large team in high quality service provision
  • Ability to manage complex situations including matters of escalation
  • Proven ability in supporting educators to demonstrate best practice in education and care
  • Prior experience and demonstrated understanding of auditing Early Education centres and OOSH services to ensure they are meeting all quality areas to a high standard

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children's Education and care Authority
  • Approved child protection training certificate
  • Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • NESA Accredited Proficient Teacher status.
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence
  • National Criminal History Check
  • Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a senior leadership position (Pedagogical coordinator, Area Service Manager) (Desirable)
  • Post Graduate Qualification in OT, Additional needs, Early Childhood or similar (Desirable) If this sounds like you then
    APPLY NOW.

_Additional Information_

  • The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zerotolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. _
  • All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._

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