Centre Director – OOSH

Summary:

The Centre Director for Early Childhood Education will play a pivotal role in leading and managing our educational centre, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. This position is essential for maintaining high standards of care and education, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and engaging with families and the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operation of the centre, aligning with our mission to provide exceptional early childhood education.

This service is a OOSH service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the outside of school hours (OOSH) service.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and NQF quality standards.
• Develop and implement educational programmes that meet the needs of children and families.
• Supervise and support staff, fostering professional development and teamwork.
• Engage with parents and the community to promote the centre and its services.
• Monitor and evaluate the centre’s performance, implementing improvements as necessary.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure sustainability.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.

About you:

• Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), relevant legislation, and regulatory requirements for OOSH services.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education setting.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and educational practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and the community.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and financial resources within an educational setting.

Qualifications:

• Valid Working with Children Check
• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• CHCPRT025 Child Protection certification
• Basic Food Handling or Food Safety Supervisor
• Geccko Foundations of Child Safety certification

Our Commitment to Child Safety:

We are committed to creating environments where children are safe, respected, and encouraged to thrive. All recruitment processes follow child safe standards, including screening applicants, checking WWCC, and requiring at least two professional references. All staff are expected to uphold our Child Safe Statement and maintain a vigilant focus on children’s wellbeing at all times.

Evidence of commitment to child safety, including adherence to child safe standards and protocols.