2ic/ educational leader extraordinaire

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Vantage Education Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
2IC/ EDUCATIONAL LEADER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Vantage Education Pty Ltd

CHILDCARE 2IC/EDUCATIONAL LEADER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Kidscape Early Learning Centre Wendouree is a family owned service, we respect, value and are genuinely committed to investing in our people, curriculum, facilities and resources to inspire lifelong learning and help every child reach their full potential.

Kidscape Early Learning Centre Wendouree has a unique opportunity for a dedicated, passionate and experienced 2IC/Educational Leader who is innovative and forward thinking.

Our service provides:

  • Indoor/outdoor play spaces have a range of natural element areas
  • Features learning environments with open ended resources that create endless learning possibilities, complimented by natural, sustainable and inspiring environments, with a range of engaging and explorative play spaces will be a child's dream.

Do you have a PASSION and VISION for exceptional Early Childhood Education, ready to Lead, Inspire, Grow your Career and love to have FUN in your day …? then we need YOU

You will be supported by a boutique Operations team and a very supportive Approved Provider.

We prefer you to have operational experience  and be an advocate for the highest quality care and education for our children, whilst supporting families and the local community, we would love to support you if you feel you have got the passion and skills to grow.

Role will consist of assisting director in the office, educational leading ( 3 days off the floor) and on the floor as the need arises, 37.5hrs per week

Relevant qualifications and certificates required including: Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor qualifications, Working with Children Checks, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, Police Checks etc…  and relevant experience preferred.

Skill sets required:

  • Time management and communication skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience as 2IC preferred
  • Experience as Educational Leader preferred
  • A commitment to best practice and early years learning
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to mentoring team members.
  • An understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law & Regulations and the Assessment and Rating Process.
  • An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative

In return we can offer you:

*Healthy salary package for the right candidate

*Professional Development opportunities

*Full Uniform provided

*Very generous Staff Discount

* Paid Birthday Leave

* Wellness Wednesday

*Paid First Aid/CPR

To apply, please send your cover letter and updated resume and apply via Seek

We thankyou for the time in reading this far and we trust this may be the exciting position YOU have been waiting for

*Please Note: only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years' experience do you have as an Educational Leader?
  • Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
  • Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
  • Do you have professional child care experience?
  • Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

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