Assistant Director

4 months ago


Hawthorn, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Professional development and training opportunities
- Full-time opportunity | Off-the-floor, leadership role
- Above Award Salary + additional incentives

As Director-in-Training/Assistant Director at Explorers Surrey Hills
- Stanley Terrace, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of running a childcare Centre by working closely with the Centre Director.

**In this role, you will**:

- Support the day-to-day operations of the Centre
- Manage and build relationships with employees, families, and the wider community
- Maintain administrative functions
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Champion child safety and positive learning outcomes for every child under our care

In this role, you'll gain the experience and skills necessary to become a successful Centre Director in the future.

**Centre Highlights**:
Conveniently located off Canterbury road and walking distance from the Surrey Hills Train Station (and plenty of shops), you’ll find our beautiful early learning Centre. Our Centre is purpose-built with nine rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, landscaped outdoor play areas, interactive learning spaces and a central piazza for collaboration with children from across the Centre.

**Our Benefits**:

- Generous Above Award Salary + additional incentives*
- Generous staff discount*
- Onsite Parking
- Support from 'off the floor' Director, Educational Leader, as well as our Operations Team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Culture Club Events
- Annual Awards Party
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**You will have**:

- Minimum Diploma level Early Childhood Education Qualification
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in early childhood, preferably long day care
- Minimum 1 year experience in a management role
- A sound understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS
- First Aid Training
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
- Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting
- Australian working rights - Visa/Passport

**About Explorers**:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated business with 19 childcare Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful, purpose-built Centres and enriching learning environments reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional care and education.

We strongly believe in nurturing the growth and potential of our team members, and we're dedicated to providing a clear career path for those who share our passion for early childhood education.

Join our team and become a leader in the sector, delivering authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired, quality early education.

Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
- T&Cs apply.


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