Director West Bexley Preschool

• Salary between $36.50/hr - $53/hr (depending on quals and experience) + Director's Allowance + Super + Salary packaging
• Make a significant impact on children's early learning and development.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Director (Nominated Supervisor) to join the team on a full-time permanent basis

Nestled in the grounds of the Kingsgrove–West Bexley Uniting Church, Uniting West Bexley Preschool has long been a part of our community, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and provides stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.

Uniting West Bexley Preschool is a 50-place preschool that has achieved a rating of exceeding the National Quality Standard. The preschool operates 8.30-4pm

What you’ll be doing in this role

This is a great opportunity for a caring, nurturing and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to become our nominated Supervisor. 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 may include:

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Provide consistent and visible leadership in WH&S behaviours and actions within the team.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation and improvements to the service
• Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff

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Who we’re looking for

• ACECQA assessed ECT Bachelor degree qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director is highly desirable
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of governance principles and able to model best practice
• Able to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families and our local communities

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About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute 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 leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 

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
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

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.