Centre Manager/director

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision ‘_Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._

We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Thrive Benefits**:

- Earn up to 8% of your base salary per annum with bonuses
- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap
- Refer a friend bonus
- A focus on career development progression
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP’s
- Be rewarded with Hero dollars and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the centre
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
- Diverse team of educators
- Open communication between leadership and team members
- Career Progression - Be mentored into success

**About The Centre**

Thrive Hornsby follows a play-based learning approach in a bright and modern building with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for children to explore.

The team pride themselves on being a warm, welcoming and respectful team who work together and collaboratively with families to achieve best outcomes for children.

The supportive centre leadership team empower educators to do their best through opportunities for learning and development, including off the floor programming time, as well as opportunities to upskill as part of our growing centre.

**About The Role**

We are looking for an experienced Centre Leader (Manager/Director) to lead our team of dedicated educators.

As Centre Leader, you will have 100% non contact time to ensure our obligations under the National Quality Framework are met in line with the centre and organisation philosophy.

You will stay connected to other Centre Leaders within Thrive who meet in our Sydney Support Office once a month to workshop ideas, learn together and from each other.

We recognise and reward your hard work and dedication in many ways including a **bonus program which can see you earning up to 8% of base salary per annum.**

**Your key priorities will be to**:

- Oversee the running of day-to-day operations across the centre.
- Guide a team of dedicated educators in the development and delivery of high-quality documentation and programming.
- Build strong relationships with both potential and existing children and families.
- Provide strong leadership and maintain educator engagement.
- Contribute to the development, articulation and alignment of the Vision, Mission and Values of Thrive.
- Drive the curriculum, 'Learning for Life' across all aspects of child development.

**Your skills and qualifications should include**:

- Either Bachelor of Teaching (or equivalent) or Diploma qualification in early childhood education.
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer and technology skills
- Strong knowledge of Kindm8 is highly desirable

**How to apply**

**For inquiries**, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Free food
- Paid volunteer leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person