Educational Leader

Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains

Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains is a 82-place service. At our Smithfield Plains preschool, our philosophy focuses on the discovery and exploration of respectful relationships with children. We follow this philosophy and offer children uninterrupted time for play, plenty of freedom, a calm and relaxed environment, cooperative relationships, and our full attention.

Our service is looking for a dynamic, confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry to join our management team. Someone who is looking to showcase your leadership skills and knowledge of the Early Childhood Industry.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance- Get an extra allowance on top of your salary for the Educational Leader role- Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary- Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff- An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally- A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills- Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service- Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform- Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program- An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program- A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation

Essential Qualifications- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent as recognized by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).- A current and valid Working With Children Check.- First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

Essential Skills and Attributes- A comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard to ensure best practices.- Ability to guide, mentor and support a team of educators, fostering a culture of professional reflection and continuous improvement.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with educators, families and external agencies.- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality educational programs.- Demonstrated capacity to reflect on practices, seek feedback and engage in ongoing professional learning.- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with families, children, colleagues and the broader community.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge- Proven track record as an effective leader or mentor in an early childhood settings.- Ensuring all children have equitable access to learning opportunities, catering to diverse needs.- Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.- Participation and ability to research and engage in community networking, ongoing training and professional development to remain updated with sector changes.- Capability to use Storypark for documentation, communication and planning.

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Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.