Centre Leader

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision ‘_Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._

We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Thrive Benefits**:

- Earn up to 8% of your base salary per annum with bonuses
- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap
- Refer a friend bonus
- Mentor/support for your NESA accreditation for ECT's
- A focus on career development progression
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP’s
- Be rewarded with Hero dollars and access discounts/cashback from
- 1000’s of retailers
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the centre
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
- Diverse team of educators
- Open communication between leadership and team members
- Career Progression - Be mentored into success

**About The Centre**

Thrive are thrilled to be opening a brand new, purpose built centre in **Old Toongabbie.**

Thrive Old Toongabbie will be licensed for up to 100 children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, per day and operate Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm throughout the year.

Due to open in 2024, this is an exciting opportunity to build both a team and a service from the ground up.

**About The Role**

We are looking for an experienced Centre Manager (Director) to be part of the opening of our new centre in Greater Western Sydney and build both a team and a service from the ground up.

As Centre Manager, you will be 100% off the floor to ensure our obligations under the National Quality Framework are met in line with the centre and organisation philosophy.

You will stay connected to other Thrive Centre Managers who meet in our **Sydney Support Office** monthly to workshop ideas, learn with and from each other.

We recognise and reward your hard work and dedication in many ways including a bonus program which can see you earning up to 8% of base salary per annum.

**Your key priorities will be to**:

- Oversee the running of day-to-day operations across the centre.
- Guide a team of dedicated educators in the development and delivery of high-quality documentation and programming.
- Build strong relationships with both potential and existing children and families.
- Provide strong leadership and maintain educator engagement.
- Contribute to the development, articulation and alignment of the Vision, Mission and Values of Thrive.
- Drive the curriculum, 'Learning for Life' across all aspects of child development.

**Your skills and qualifications should include**:

- Either Bachelor of Teaching (or equivalent) or Diploma qualification in early childhood education.
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer and technology skills
- _Strong knowledge of Kindm8 is highly desirable._

**If this opportunity is exactly what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you**

**How to apply**

**For enquiries,** please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- What is your Salary expectation for the role?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person