Centre Manager

Are you ready to lead with heart and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Mayfield Early Education Cheltenham, we’re searching for a highly experience, super efficient and driven Centre Manager to guide our team and rebuild this Centre to be the best it can be - where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

**Why Work With Us?**

At Mayfield Early Education Cheltenham, we treasure our team as much as the children we care for. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, empowering, and inspiring workplace where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s what we offer:

- Professional growth with ongoing mentoring, in-service support, and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
- A Great Work-Life Balance Enjoy discounted enrolment at our centres with a company who really do believe in family first.
- Supportive Leadership. Be guided by a compassionate leadership team dedicated to your growth and success and be mentored by the best.
- 24/7 access to wellbeing resources for you and your family through our partnership with Sonder for your health, safety, and personal wellbeing.
- A constant celebration of success in a close-knit, collaborative team that celebrates milestones and achievements through team-building events like Christmas parties and success celebrations.
- Our centre boasts a fantastic outdoor play area to spark the curiosity and imagination of the children in our care, including water features and vegie gardens

At Mayfield Cheltenham, the Centre Manager is not just part of a team— they’re the beating heart that keeps everything going, building and nurturing a team that value and support each other, and celebrates every step of the way. You’ll lead with compassion, ensuring smooth operations while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and creative environment for both children and staff. You’ll have the rewarding responsibility of guiding your team, celebrating successes, and shaping an enriching space for all who walk through our doors.

**Why Mayfield?**

More than a childcare centre, our Centre is a ‘Home Away from Home’. We embrace diversity and inclusivity, celebrating cultural events and incorporating families’ unique traditions into daily programs. Guided by our four pillars, our approach ensures:

- ** Connected by Community**: We build strong relationships with families and the local area.
- ** In Safe Hands**: Every aspect of our practice prioritises safety and wellbeing.
- ** Quality Education You Can Count On**: Tailored programs support every child’s development.
- ** Home Away from Home**: Intimate, nurturing spaces where children feel they belong.

**What We’re Looking for in You**

You are a passionate, energetic, and skilled leader ready to inspire your team and create meaningful experiences for children and families. Your ability to balance operational excellence with genuine care makes you the perfect fit.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

- Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor equivalent in Early Childhood.
- Valid WWCC and current First Aid or CPR Certificate.
- Knowledge of Child Safe Standards, EYLF, and NQS.
- Training in child protection, Red Nose, and food safety (or willingness to obtain).
- Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- A drive to rebuild and grow a thriving Centre.
- A proactive, collaborative spirit with a passion for excellence in early education.
- Previous experience in a Centre Manager role is a must for this one

**Be Part of Something Special**
- Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse._
- Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land - the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present._