Assistant Centre Director

**Introduction**:
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
**Description**:
We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director who will support the Centre Director in the operations and educational program of the centre. The key requirements of the role are as follows:
Support the Centre Director to Lead and develop a team of educators and teachers to deliver high quality education and care.
Be responsible for supporting the Centre Director in the day to day management and leadership of the centre.
Work with the Centre Director to build and nurture relationships with families, community stakeholders including local schools and support services.
Ensure regulatory compliance with legislation and standards
Work in partnership with Educational Leader and Centre Director.
Engage collaboratively within Gowrie Centre Director network and other support structures and resources.
**What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Lithgow**:
Above award rates of pay
Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year
2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
Discounted child-care fees (50%)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous retail discount program
We are seeking someone who can truly be an ambassador for early education and our organisation, inclusive of Gowrie NSW vision and values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authentic.
**Essential requirements for the position are**:
Degree in Early Childhood Education Or Experienced Diploma with proven Leadership roles
Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP etc.)
Completion of approved Child Protection course
Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates
Experience is past leadership roles in Early childhood Education
Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice
Open to learning, well organised and clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills
**Next steps**:
To apply, please upload your most recent resume.
Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352.
Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.