Carey Bay Centre Manager/Director

5 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time
Overview

Little Zaks is a family owned group of services in early childhood with over 30 years of experience. We focus on educator and team wellbeing and believe that when staff are cared for, they provide high-quality care for children. Our team are dedicated professionals who value maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We help our team and children blossom through a friendly and nurturing culture. Our people are our main focus and a positive culture is pivotal in all of our centres. We offer a range of commitments to support staff and service delivery.

Benefits for you:

  • Excellent salary as well as bonuses up to $15k (calculated and paid fortnightly)
  • Annual milestone bonuses and employee benefits
  • Purpose built, online learning and development program
  • Discounted childcare
  • Annual Centre Director Leadership Retreat
  • Value driven regional leadership team
  • Beautiful, state of the art centre
  • Full operational support from a well established head office team
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor / Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA recognised)
  • Experience with staff development and leadership
  • First Aid/CPR and WWCC
  • Unlimited work rights in Australia
  • Extensive knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
  • Ability to develop a QIP
  • Experience in working towards the leading of an Exceeding Centre
  • The drive for high-quality education & care
  • Previous experience in similar role

We have a very friendly in house recruitment team so please apply today and we will call you personally to help you find the right opportunity with Little Zak's.

If you are looking for a new challenge to develop the centre dynamic, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call Maurice on 0485 982 516 for more information.

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

Job insights and context

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run, with a strong commitment to participative, consultative and collaborative management. Our philosophy has been developed in consultation with staff and families, and we welcome visits, ideas and suggestions.


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