Centre Manager

**Centre Manager**

Hei Schools award winning International Preschool ranked at the top of the worlds Best Education Charts and we want you With our pedagogy and holistic curriculum approach based on Finland’s famous education system, our mission is simple - Provide high quality early education to as many children and families in Australia as possible.

Hei Schools Australia is an unprecedented education group aiming to deliver Australian children a unique early childhood education by blending both Finnish and Australian early childhood education concepts together.

**Who are we you ask?**

Cosy service occupying 77 children Monday to Friday - Located in thriving Dandenong North tight knit community boasting beautiful facilities and outdoor yard for a European Finnish curriculum. Nearby primary school is Lyndale Primary.

Responsible for day to day operations, we are looking for a seasoned/experienced Centre Manager to open our new service located in Ballan You will come on board early and recruit your team, create your tailored induction for your team and set each learning space up.
Ensure statutory child protection requirements are fully complied.
Establish and execute educational programs to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional capabilities of children.
Make sure all children can receive proper care in the centre.
Make sure the environment of the centre is safe to staff and visitors.
Make sure all childcare related statutory regulations are satisfied.
Make sure all children records are properly maintained in the system.
Perform staff recruitment and maintain proper records.
Arrange professional development for staff.
Make sure the operation of the centre can meet performance targets set by the management.
Communicate with parents properly especially those with different cultural backgrounds.
Communicate with our partner in Finland to make sure the operation of the centre is satisfying the Finnish education concepts.
Communicate with the management to reflect the operation of the centre and to execute the instructions from the management.
Participate in marketing campaigns to promote the brand and the centre.

**What we offer**:

- Birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family friendly work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Discount for staff members’ children enrolled in the service

**Essential Criteria**
- At least 3-5 years of overall experience working in a management role
- Being eligible to be nominated supervisor according to the Regulatory Authority’s requirements.
- Familiar with child protection compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of EYLF
- National police check (can be arranged upon commencement) and eligibility for a PRODA account
- Clear Working With Children Check
- Experience in Xplor and CCS funding.
- Experience in managing a team of staff including roster planning.
- Experience in communicating with authorities, parents and local community.
- Good communications and interaction with families from different cultural backgrounds.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Having background and/or experience about Finland early childhood education is an asset
- Food handling certificate or above
- Knowledge and network of the local communities
- Integration experience (opening new services)

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or any other equivalent qualifications
- Valid first aid qualification for education and care setting
- Valid accredited child protection training

Holistic Development Pty Ltd (trading as HEI/ILO Early Learning Centre) is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require successful completion of Working With Children Check. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and abides by Child Safety Standards in our practices.

Have you ever experienced the difference in working in a once in a lifetime concept service? Are you ready for a change to take your profession in early childhood career to the next level? If you believe the future can be better with new ideas, our team is waiting for you. Join our dynamic team at our Dandenong North Centre and come and make history with us. Please send us your resume for our consideration.

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

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person