Centre Director

2 weeks ago

Adelaide Hills, South Australia Edge Early Learning Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Edge Early Learning is on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our team. If you thrive on leadership, mentorship, and creating a culture of excellence, this is your opportunity to shine Come and be a part of a close-knit community known for its friendly atmosphere and new beautiful surroundings.

Your Role as Centre Director: As the Centre Director, you'll be at the heart of our centre's success. You will:

  • Lead with Vision: Inspire and drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance our services.
  • Cultivate a Positive Culture: Foster a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
  • Recruitment & Succession Planning: Attract, develop, and retain top talent while planning for the future leadership of your centre.
  • Manage Agency Spend: Oversee budgets and agency costs to ensure financial sustainability.
  • Ensure Compliance & Safety: Stay ahead of industry regulations, ensuring that our centre remains fully compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards.
  • Effective Rostering: Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor your team, empowering them to reach their full potential.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven Experience as a Centre Director and experience in a similar Leadership capacity
  • Completed Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
  • Working with Children Clearance
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willingness to obtain)

Our Cutting-Edge Benefits:

  • Leading Edge Symposium for all Centre Directors from all states where you all get together for professional development and collaboration. 

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  • Centre Director bonus scheme
  • Birthday Leave for permanent staff members.
  • Team Member Childcare Discounts on gap fees, for permanent employees.
  • Referral Bonus Scheme for all employees.
  • Rewards and benefits program including salary sacrificing, private health and financial wellbeing support.
  • Edge Excellence Awards: Recognise and celebrate exceptional peer achievements.
  • Full uniform allowance provided on commencement and annual top up allowance.
  • Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.

If you're ready to lead with warmth, integrity, and a sense of fun, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become an integral part of the Edge Early Learning family.

Child Safety at Edge Early Learning

At Edge Early Learning, children's safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected. Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships. All Edge employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.

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