Assistant Director

7 hours ago

Carey Bay NSW, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs
  • Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
  • Get mentored by our experienced Centre Director to implement/develop programs

Assistant Director (2IC) / Educational Leader – Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our goal is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels at home.

Our dedicated educators are passionate professionals who value the importance of providing the highest level of care and education for every child. We choose our team based on their knowledge, values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Assistant Director (2IC) / Educational Leader to join our Carey Bay team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our Centre Director and lead a team of educators who share your passion for high-quality early education.

Why Join Us?

At Little Zak's, we believe in rewarding and supporting our people:

  • Rotating rosters to support genuine work/life balance
  • Competitive pay + up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on qualification)
  • Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
  • A paid day off for your birthday plus an additional well-being day each year
  • $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
  • Ongoing career development, including our Future Leaders Program
  • Access to Sonder, our trusted Employee Assistance Program, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
  • Study allowances to help you upskill (including ECT degrees – T&Cs apply)
  • Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)

About the Role

In this leadership role, you'll:

  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to educators through collaboration and support
  • Assist educators to effectively implement the planning cycle and enhance educational practices
  • Lead and develop innovative and engaging educational programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Foster a culture of respectful communication and professional excellence within the team
  • Support the Centre Director in maintaining compliance, quality standards, and operational success

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll have:

  • ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree
  • Previous experience in a leadership or 2IC/Educational Leader role (highly regarded)
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Comprehensive knowledge of EYLF and NQS
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Current approved First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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