Assistant Director/2ic

Busy Bees at New Lambton

Busy Bees at New Lambton features beautifully designed open plan rooms and a spacious outdoor setting that promote opportunities for sustained shared thinking, discovery, interactions, spontaneity and collaborative learning.

Conveniently located in the heart of New Lambton, our 86 place - service is seeking a dynamic, confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry to join our management team as a 2IC Service Manager. Someone who strives to excel and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager to help their service, by creating quality relationships with children, parents and staff, and reaching the heights of success
- Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance
- An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionallyA chance to showcase and build your leadership skillsWork with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare ServiceContinue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platformAccess to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance ProgramAn opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange ProgramA chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation

Essential Qualifications- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification as recognized by ACECQA.- A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.- First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

Essential Skills and Attributes- Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to assist in ensuring quality practices and outcomes.- Ability to support, mentor and lead a team of educators in the absence of the Service Manager.- Capability to assist in managing daily operations, from staffing to parent communications.- Strong verbal and written skills for effective interactions with families, staff and regulatory bodies.- Ability to effectively address and resolve issues that may arise within the service.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge- Previous experience in a Service 2IC, Assistant Director, Assistant Service Manager or similar role within an early childhood setting.- Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.- Proficiency in using relevant management software and tools for communication, documentation and reporting.- A commitment to engage in ongoing training and development.- Skills to address and mediate challenges or disputes that might arise among staff or with families.

If you aren't an exact match still apply

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your leadership skills and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.

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Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.