Centre Manager

Are you an experienced and dedicated Centre Manager with a passion for Early Year Education?

Do you want to lead a team of dedicated, early childhood education professionals?

Have you been searching for an organisation that want YOU to flourish and achieve your careers goals?

Fantastic news you have found the right place

We are searching for like minded Early Education and Care professionals to join our family. People who share our mission and vision of inspiring, encouraging and assisting our children to be the best they can be as well providing a calm and nurturing home away from home environment.

LEAD Childcare Southport are searching for a SUPERSTAR Centre Manager to join their family.

About your EXCITING new career
- Leading a team of dedicated and passionate Educators to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported and encouraged to be engaged, creative and curious.
- Guiding the day-to-day operations of the Centre alongside your Centre Leadership Team.
- Communicate directly with our experienced and supportive Head Office Team, General Manager and Approved Provider.
- You will participate in Quarterly Centre Manager professional development conferences.
- We encourage all of our staff to use their voice We encourage you to contribute and embed the Vision, Mission and Philosophy of LEAD Childcare.
- You will support a team of passionate Educators to implement programs, policies and procedures.
- Create long lasting connections with our families and staff as well as the wider community.
- Support the Centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.

What you will need to SUCCEED
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and care (Or actively working towards).
- A passion for providing high quality education and care for our youngest family members
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a community of like-minded professionals
- Sound understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach, Early Years Learning Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID004) **Not essential but must be willing to obtain**:

- Current CPR certificate (HLTAID001) **Not essential but must be willing to obtain**:

- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training certificate **Not essential but must be willing to obtain**:

- Current Working with Children check (or Blue Card), as required under the legislation **Not essential but must be willing to obtain**:

- Current Child Protection Certificate. **Not essential but must be willing to obtain**

Work perks that INSPIRE you to be the best you can be
- 50% discount on childcare fees
- Above award pay rate negotiable for SUPERSTAR applicants
- 4 weeks annual leave - you deserve it
- FREE uniform pack provided upon commencement
- Healthy work/life balance - no weekend work
- Paid trainings
- Employee Assistance Program to support staff throughout all stages of employment
- Partnered with in house training organisation, Lead Institute for access to career progression and study opportunities
- Experienced and supportive Head Office and Management Teams offering advice, guidance and support to our Services
- Access to high quality professional development
- Internal progression and Centre transfers available upon request

We can’t wait to have you as part of our #LEADsuperSTAR family

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

**Salary**: $40.86 - $41.79 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person