Long Day Care Director

2 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Job Description

The Service

KU Maidstone, is a new, purpose-built service designed to provide exceptional care and education to the local community open from Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 6:00pm. There is parking on site that employees can utilise and has multiple bus stops close by with various routes running by.

The service offers long day care, funded kindergarten, and allied health services, all within a beautifully crafted environment that caters specifically to the needs of Maidstone's children and families. Our goal is to nurture each child's interests and strengths through intentional and enriching experiences.

Central to our philosophy is the development of strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children and their families. We implement the key educator approach, which ensures continuity and consistency of care, helping to build a sense of trust and connection.

The Role

In this role, you'll inspire and motivate a dedicated team, leveraging your deep pedagogical knowledge and experience in building strong relationships with children and families. Your responsibilities will include managing rosters, mentoring staff, overseeing daily routines, and implementing policies, all while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. You will work Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, Monday to Wednesday you will be on the floor teaching and Thursday and Friday will be dedicated to administrative duties.

You'll be supported by an experienced service administrator and a robust Education and Quality team, including an education support manager, learning and development facilitator, and other support services across the organization.

This is a 12-month parental leave cover position commencing at the end of July, offering a competitive director's allowance, a monthly rostered day off, and the usual annual leave entitlements. At the conclusion of the contract there will be opportunities to join our permanent relief team or casual pool.

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave on top of government provisions
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
  • 94% of staff say we live our values,
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
  • KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
  • Access to extensive free professional learning,
  • An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

Of course, you will need:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current Victorian Working With Children Check + Teachers Registration
  • An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
  • Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
  • Working knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah, HR Generalist via or (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

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