Assistant Director
About The Position
Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Langwarrin, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks. Join an exceeding rated, family-centred 58-place centre with deep roots in the local Langwarrin community Located in the leafy suburb of Langwarrin just off Cranbourne Road with off-road parking and public transport at the front door Our Centre Director has been with Goodstart for 19 years, and many of our incredible educators have been with the centre for over 10 years - reflecting the stability and team spirit you'll be stepping into Our light-filled rooms from Nursery to Kindergarten are designed to inspire, with engaging, play-based setups aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework If you’re looking for a centre with strong leadership, strong values, and a warm, community feel - this is the place for you.
Requirements
- Previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar
Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
- Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
- Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence
- Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
Benefits
- Competitive pay at least 7% above award
- Childcare discount
- Salary packaging available
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Paid professional development
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
