Centre Manager

5 months ago

Geelong, Australia Guardian Early Learning Group Full time

Be part of a successful and highly supportive team
- Competitive salary package and benefits
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career

**Centre Manager - Manifold Heights**

**At Guardian, childcare is more than a job**

When you join
**Guardian Manifold Heights**, you’ll be fortunate enough to work with the most passionate, knowledgeable, and well-supported early education experts in their field.

Our teams partner with families to deliver world-class Curriculum, based on the renowned Reggio framework. Our Teachers and Educators are supporting children to develop the skills they will need to thrive in the 21st century - and we need exceptional, forward thinking and thoughtful Teachers and Educators to join our ranks.

If you want to feel empowered in your career every day, then Guardian may be the place for you. We want awesome people who know how to light up a child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

In return, we’ll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and
**benefits **that include:

- **Access to world-class professional development**, coaching, curriculum, conferences and mentoring
- **Become fluent in Reggio Emilia and Boulder Journey School**-inspired programs that focus on respect, responsibility and community - brought to life through exploration, discovery and play.
- **Career advancement opportunities** - from in-centre to leadership roles tailored to your aspirations
- **High-quality, well-resourced environments** for children and Educators
- **Financial benefits** including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program
- **Flexible work options.**

**The Centre**
Guardian Childcare & Education at
**Guardian Manifold Height**s is a spacious 109 place centre. With full onsite parking, it is situated close to primary schools, parks, playgrounds as well as shops and cafes. So lots of opportunities for excursions and community engagement It is close to public transport with a number of bus stops around.

We have 5 beautiful light-filled learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging. In addition to dedicated art spaces and ateliers. Architecturally designed outdoor play spaces full of intrigue and adventure. You’re all set to offer an engaging and exciting environment for children.

**The Opportunity**
Working closely with your Portfolio Manager and your team of Teachers and Educators, you will enjoy;
- Being responsible and accountable for centre financial performance, including occupancy, wage management and controllable costs.
- Ensuring that your centre always demonstrates exceeding levels of practice as outlined in the National Quality Standard.
- Building a positive centre culture in line with Guardians core visions and values.
- Reviewing key performance indicators for your centre on a regular basis, with focus on revenue, debts, wages, occupancy and attendance.
- Ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented, embedded, evaluated and reviewed in conjunction with team members and management on a regular basis.
- Advocating for the rights of every child and co-ordinating the implementation and evaluation of quality programs, which support the development of all children.

**To be considered, you will have**:

- A completed Diploma in Children’s Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or working towards)
- Prior experience working in a long day care centre in a leadership role.
- Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF.
- Budget and financial accountability experience
- Current First Aid Certificate and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
- Current Working with Children's Check.

If you would like the opportunity to be part of a Leading Childcare provider and make a difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you

Take the leap and
**APPLY NOW** to join Guardian Childcare and Education

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