Education and Quality Manager Ku Children's

**Education and Quality Manager**
- Perm Full Time role
- Fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your skills in ECE management and pedagogical leadership
- Based in central Sydney CBD

**Who we are**:
KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading not for profit provider of nearly 130 early childhood education and care services in NSW, Vic, the ACT and Qld. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, family programs and early intervention services. KU also operates brokered programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government and provides professional services to the early childhood sector and the wider community.

**The Role**

The Education and Quality Manager role is diverse, working within a team that supports Services to maintain compliance to the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law, work towards achieving ‘Exceeding’ ratings within the National Quality Standards, quality service provision and all aspects of pedagogy and practice. The role provides mentorship and leadership to ensure the provision of high-quality educational programs for children and families This is an exciting opportunity for a person seeking to develop and extend their knowledge and skill set.
- As the direct delegate of the Approved Provider (Chief Executive Officer), ensure each service is compliant with all legislative requirements, including the National Law; relevant state/territory Regulation; WHS, National Child Safe Principles and KU policy and procedure.
- Support and promote the organisational Strategic Plan actively contributing to the ECE department goals and objectives
- Work as an effective member of a highly functioning team, contributing ideas; sharing resources and information; and upholding organisational values and decisions
- Provide professional support and guidance to Service Directors and staff teams in all aspects of early childhood education and pedagogy for continuous improvement
- Provide mentorship and leadership to promote career growth and planning
- To manage all aspects of staffing including recruitment; appraisals; orientation; performance management; resolving conflict; complaints and managing difficult situations
- Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager, Pedagogy Education and Quality and/or the General Manager, ECE. To be successful for the role you will:

- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, professional attitude and behaviours
- Able to work independently, within a team, and with a variety of teams and individuals as part of a large organisation. Uses professional judgement, appropriate initiative and is solutions focussed.
- Supports the strategic direction of the organisation and upholds the KU values and advocates for children and families
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and contemporary curriculum in the pursuit of continuous improvement
- Is flexible and able to support individuals or groups through the change process
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing reflection and professional learning

Maintenance of NESA / VIT accreditation, first aid, child protection, asthma, anaphylaxis and WWCC **COVID19 Vaccination**

**Unlocking Endless Possibilities**

KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016, (7 years and counting) and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity.

**How do you apply?**
- KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children._