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 your child's future through creating lifelong learning experiences which will expose your child to a rich and stimulating learning environment where you and your family will feel secure, loved and supported'.

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

**Benefits of joining Thrive;**
- 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, Merrylands is located in Sydney's Western Sydney and follows a play-based learning approach in a bright and modern building with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for children to explore.

The team is diverse and inclusive who work together in respectful partnership and have a supportive leadership team who provides many opportunities to grow as a professional.

Our culture is inclusive, collaborative and encouraging. We have a diverse team of educators and promote open communication between leadership and team members.

**About The Role**

We are looking for an experienced Centre Manager/Director (Centre Leader) to lead our team of dedicated educators.

Reporting to an Area Manager and supported by a 2IC and Educational Leader, this position would suit someone with similar experience in leadership and proven ability to lead a team in working true to Thrive's mission statement “Thrive is committed to excellence in early education”.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader with a dedication to developing the positive future of children and whose actions inspire others to reach potential and learn continuously.

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

You will stay connected to other Thrive Centre Leaders through monthly meetings which are a great way to workshop ideas, learn with and from each other.

We recognise and reward your hard work and dedication in many ways including a bonus incentive 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._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $86,944.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person