Director Of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-School

Director of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-SchoolContract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full TimeApplications Close: 8 September 2025

Inspire young minds as Preschool Director at Emanuel School – lead with purpose in a Reggio Emilia setting. Full time, Permanent position.

Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school is located at the northern end of the Emanuel School campus in Randwick. The pre-school's philosophy is based on Reggio Emilia and has a strong emphasis on play-based learning.

The Director of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school is the nominated supervisor having leadership and management of the pre-school operations and reporting to the Principal and Deputy Principal of Emanuel School. The Director of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school oversees all pre-school staff including an Educational Leader, educators and non-teaching staff.

The Director of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school is a permanent, full time position and is a member of the whole school Executive team.

The following qualifications and experience are essential for this role:

• Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA),
• Be accredited with NESA (or eligible for accreditation) and hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

The following knowledge and experience are essential for this role:

• Nominated Supervisor in an Early Childhood Service or leadership position in an Early Childhood Service
• Proven ability in policy creation, strategic planning, communication, administration, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff.
• Understanding and working knowledge of legislation related to the operation of an early education and care service e.g. WH&S, the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018)
• Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an early education and care service
• Prioritising child wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people by adopting and adhering to the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards (NSW)
• Clear understanding of developmental needs and strategies to enhance every child's experience at Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school.

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Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency.

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School's care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety. The protection and wellbeing of students is the responsibility of all members of the Emanuel School community, and encompasses:

• a duty of care to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent harm to students which could reasonably have been foreseen
• obligations under child protection legislation.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.

Affiliation: Jewish
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

806 Students

Single School

Emanuel School is a thriving place of learning – a co-educational Jewish Day School from Pre-school to Year 12. Our students grow into innovative, enterprising, global citizens, who understand their responsibility for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).Our motto, Mind Spirit Being, encapsulates our School. We aim to open the mind, awaken the spirit and engage the whole being within a culture of excellence, respect and the desire to strive for one's best.

Please include your CV and a cover letter in your application telling us why you think you would be a great fit for Emanuel School.

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