Centre Director

2 days ago

Flagstaff Hill SA, Australia EDGE EARLY LEARNING ADMINISTRATION Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for early childhood education and a drive to inspire others?

We are seeking dynamic and dedicated Centre Directors to join our leadership pool.

There will be 2 based in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide and 1 based in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on mentorship, team building, and creating a culture of excellence — all while enjoying the flexibility of working across a number of our centres.

Your Role as Centre Director:

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

  • Step into leadership roles across at least 6 different Edge centres of your choosing
  • Support centres during periods of Annual Leave (AL), Sick Leave (SL), or high-demand times
  • Be a go-to leader for centres in need of extra support or guidance
  • Foster strong relationships with educators, families, and the wider community
  • Champion a positive culture of learning, growth, and inclusion
  • Oversee budgets and agency costs to ensure financial sustainability.
  • Stay ahead of industry regulations, ensuring that our centre remains fully compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards.
  • Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
  • 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 check
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer:

  • Structured onboarding and support to ensure you feel confident and prepared
  • Opportunity to work across beautiful, modern centres with like-minded professionals
  • A workplace that values flexibility, initiative, and leadership development
  • A strong, connected network of Centre Directors and support staff

Our Cutting-Edge Benefits:

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

    Check out our socials for our 2024 Leading Edge Symposium
  • Centre Director bonus scheme
  • Birthday Leave for permanent staff members.
  • Team Member Childcare Discounts on gap fees.
  • Referral Bonus Scheme for all employees.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Rewards and benefits program including salary sacrificing, private health and financial wellbeing support.
  • 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.

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.

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