Assistant Centre Director

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $84,400 - $103,152
Senior Leadership Position

The Assistant Centre Director is a senior leadership position in an Early Learning Centre. This role offers the chance to act as 2ic within a purpose-built centre featuring exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments, tailored to engage children from birth to school age.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time assistant leadership opportunity for a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Leader. The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive centre director and team of educators, sharing responsibility for open and close shifts, spending most of their time supporting the team rather than directly caring for children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Overseeing daily operations in the Centre Director's absence
  • Monitoring staff-child ratios, educator scheduling, and room transitions
  • Maintaining safe, clean, and engaging environments that reflect the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach
  • Supporting implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework and Reggio Emilia philosophy
  • Collaborating with educators to plan and adapt learning experiences for children from birth to school age
  • Ensuring programs build language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development
  • Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews
  • Supporting professional development and reflective practice
  • Mentoring educators and fostering an inclusive team culture
  • Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Building warm, respectful relationships with families
  • Greeting children and families daily, responding to enquiries, and conducting tours
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Diploma, Graduate Diploma, or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
  • In-depth knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Understanding of early childhood pedagogies - particularly play-based learning and Reggio Emilia
  • Strong understanding of compliance, regulations, and Child Safe Standards applicable to Victorian early childhood services
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer and documentation skills - familiarity with Microsoft Office and digital tools such as Storypark
  • Current Working with Children Check or VIT
  • Approved First Aid Certificate including Asthma, CPR, and Anaphylaxis training
  • Current legal working rights in Australia
Desirable Skills and Experience
  • Proven leadership experience working in an Australian-based Early Learning setting as a 2ic, Assistant Director, or Educational Leader
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of educators and support staff
  • Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and operational management capabilities
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
Benefits of Working with Us

Tradewind Australia is a specialist education recruitment agency providing high-calibre Educators with fantastic contract and casual opportunities to pursue a rewarding career.

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