Childcare Centre Director

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision 'Being committed to every child's future through exposing to rich and stimulating learning environments where they feel safe, secure and supported'.

We are entirely Australian and family owned and operated, employing over 100 professionals, and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Thrive Benefits**:

- Additional leave benefits - Including a day off for your birthday.
- Bonus incentives - Up to 8% of base salary per annum.
- Referral and incentive programs.
- Career Progression - Be mentored into success.
- Monthly Meetings - Workshop ideas, learn with and from the rest of our Centre Leaders.
- Opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a Senior Leadership team.
- Free Professional Development - Learn more about your area of interest through ECA.
- Discounted childcare fees - Bring your child/ren with you.
- Discounts for top brands and retailer’s - savings and cashback opportunities through our HR Platform, Employment Hero.
- Free on-site parking.

**You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged**

**About The Centre**

Thrive North Gosford (Koolyangarra) is a purpose built 63 place service that was established in 1991 and holds an extremely strong reputation in the local community, providing quality care and education.

The long-standing and dedicated team of educators and teachers pride themselves on working with families in providing quality care and education.

The team have a strong focus on creating a positive experience for all children and families so they feel nurtured, safe, confident and valued.

**About The Role**

Reporting to an Area Manager and supported by a strong and dedicated 2IC, we are currently seeking an experienced Centre Leader (Director) to join the team in a full time capacity and lead the way in working true to our mission statement “Thrive is committed to excellence in early education”.

This is an exciting opportunity for a friendly and energetic 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 are 100% off the floor to ensure our obligations under the National Quality Framework is met in line with the centre and organisation philosophy.

**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._

**How to apply**

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- What is your Salary expectation for the role?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person