Director

• Salary between $42/hr - $61/hr (depending on quals and experience) + RDO's + $9,591 per annum Director's Allowance + Super + Salary packaging
• Opportunity for a 2IC looking to step into a Nominated Supervisor role
• Working full time 40 hours per week

About the Centre and the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, driven and experienced leader to become a Service Director/Nominated Supervisor who has strong leadership and communication skills to continue this tradition and provide strategic leadership to the Centre.

For over 20 years, Uniting Kids Care Early Learning Springwood has supported families in our community with education and childcare, including a preschool program.  We are open long hours for children from two to five years. With our community partnership and engagement with our Uniting aged care facility onsite facilitate Intergenerational programs as well as connecting with the local community.

Conveniently located near leafy Buttenshaw Park and in the spacious grounds of the Springwood Uniting Church, our service offers warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to inspire and engage.

What you will be doing in this role

In this role you will need the ability to inspire, motivate, lead and maintain a positive learning culture for our dedicated and longstanding team of families and educators.

Your work will include:

• Overseeing the operations of the service including ability to read and understand a budget and the Financial report and contribute to the major line items in the budget when developing the budget for the financial year
• Leading, guiding and supporting a team which provides quality education and care to children
• Developing positive and collaborative relationships that support children, their families and community
• Providing consistent and visible leadership in WH&S behaviours and actions within the team
• Leading the development and evaluation and continuous improvements to the service
• Ensuring the Centre maintains Quality Assurance accreditation
• Providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff
• Continuously fostering a good relationship with the local church.

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills
• Ability to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families, our local communities and the church
• Completed ACECQA assessed Early Childhood Teacher Bachelor degree qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Experience with the quality assessment process by the NSW Department of Education
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Demonstrated understanding of governance principles and ability to model best practice.

What We Offer

• A values-driven organisation deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free)
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Fitness passport
• Referral Bonus $500

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.