Nominated Supervisor

ECMS' philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 22 years and are one of Victoria's largest Early Years Managers - through 61 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS impacts the lives of 6,000 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be. You are invited to join us in enriching the lives of children, and their families, alongside our team of passionate educators and mentors through play-based learning programs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nominated supervisor to join at team at Interlaken Kindergarten. Our experienced and qualified educators have developed and implemented high-quality learning programs that provide children with the opportunity to grow and develop through play - the way children learn best. Our educators adapt our programs to meet each child's needs and developmental stage. Leading the team, you will be responsible for creating a workplace with high standards that supports the operations of staff and compliance and supports the education of children. ECMS is an organisation that is committed to supporting your professional growth. We provide ongoing training and career development opportunities in pedagogy, business and staff management to support you.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will inspire and drive the educational program and practices through mentoring and providing professional development to Educators.

This position is part-time, working 8:00am to 4:30 pm across Monday, Tuesday & Thursday in the 4YO group.

**What will you do?**
- Build strong collaborative relationships with parents, families, Educators and the local community
- Provide an inclusive and enriching play-based learning program for children
- Be a pedagogical leader who can help strengthen a solid philosophy around the ECMS and Interlaken Kindergarten community values and beliefs
- Lead and support a team of Educators by providing constructive feedback and coaching to improve operational practice and values-driven behaviour
- Be a motivated and driven leader who will inspire a positive learning culture at an established centre
- Be supported by the Area Manager with the day-to-day operations and by Child Safety Compliance Advisors
- Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

**Essential criteria for a Nominated Supervisor**:

- A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Experience as a Nominated supervisor
- Experience leading a large team and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
- Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing high quality and inclusive programs for children of all ages
- Current Working with Children Check/VIT and National Police Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate
- Experience with Kidsoft, and Story Park will be highly regarded

**What's in it for you?**
- Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
- ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
- Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
- Funded First Aid (004) and CPR (001) training for staff

**We are a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing across all levels in our organisation.**
- We recognize the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged._