Childcare Centre Manager Preston

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Niño Early Learning Adventures Full time

**Niño Early Learning Adventures** is currently seeking a passionate and inspiring Manager to lead the team at our early learning centre in Preston.

Working as the Centre Manager in a Niño Early Learning Adventures centre your **key priorities **will be to:

- Recruit, train, induct & mentor a new team of Educators ready for day one operations.
- Establish and manage the day to day operations of the centre in line with company policies and procedures and KPI targets.
- Build and maintain a harmonious relationship with parents, managers, staff and children.
- Manage rosters using our time and attendance system.
- Ensure the centre is compliant with all State Legislation and National Quality Standards.
- Manage centre finances and operations to achieve budget and KPI targets.
- Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times.

These positions are a working full time, Monday to Friday on a rotating roster from 6.30am to 6.30pm.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- ** Passionate** about the early years journey, inspiring your team's passion, curiosity and interest.
- ** Focused **on building positive relationships with your children, families, educators and community, maintaining a positive culture within your centre
- ** Experienced**, with 3-5 years experience in a Centre Manager role, preferably in a large 100+ place centre. Previous experience opening a new centre will be highly regarded.
- ** Qualified,** with a Bachelor of Teaching/Education (Early Childhood) or Diploma of Children's Services; a Working with Children's Check; First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates. and hold a Nominated/Certified Supervisor Certificate.
- ** Knowledgeable**, with extensive knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and Children Service Regulations.
- ** Skilled,** with a thorough understanding of QikKids; Budget management; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Why build your career with Niño Early Learning Adventures?**
- You will be joining a team of like-minded educators who share your passion for the early years journey.
- You will be well supported with above ratio staffing; regular professional development; and an experienced Mentor & Leadership Manager focused on your success.
- You will have the opportunity to train in Positive Education through our relationship with the Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar.
- Opportunities for career growth across different centres.
- Discounted Childcare for your own children in our centres.
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program to help you through any personal, family or work-related concerns; Plus,
- Above award salary reflecting your skills and experience.

At Niño Early Learning Adventures our philosophy "**to be brave, creative, resilient and kind**" underpins every aspect of our day. We believe talented, creative and passionate educators are essential to the health, happiness and development of the children in our centres. We are committed to our people and their well-being.

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