Area Manager - Early Childhood
Mini Masterminds
Date: 1 day ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
As the Area Manager, you will oversee and support a portfolio of early learning centres, and supporting Centre Directors to deliver exceptional educational programs, operational excellence, and a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.
We expect the successful candidate to be an advocate for positive role modelling to staff and children with the attitude of doing what is necessary to get the job done and done well.
The role encompasses people management and the candidate is expected to be an excellent communicator that is operational and procedure focused.
Key Responsibilities Include Yet Are Not Limited To
As the Area Manager, you will oversee and support a portfolio of early learning centres, and supporting Centre Directors to deliver exceptional educational programs, operational excellence, and a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.
We expect the successful candidate to be an advocate for positive role modelling to staff and children with the attitude of doing what is necessary to get the job done and done well.
The role encompasses people management and the candidate is expected to be an excellent communicator that is operational and procedure focused.
Key Responsibilities Include Yet Are Not Limited To
- Ensure the centres operate within the centres policies and procedures along with licensing, legislation & regulations requirements.
- Maintain & develop positive relationships & effective communication with the centres Directors.
- Develop & implement the centres programs, systems and operational processes to ensure the successful running of the centres
- Demonstrated proven experience of childcare administration, fair and reasonable Staff Management practices in Childcare, Financial and budget management and reporting, Industry Regulation processes and procedures and Department liaison and reporting experience
- Proven experience with current NQF, EYLF and NQS guidelines
- Managing & guiding staff with their professional development & their individual goals & performance.
- To carry out centre audits at all times to ensure that the centre environment is conducive to children, families, staff and visitors.
- Assisting Nominated Supervisors in reaching maximum occupancy.
- Supporting the WH&S policies to ensure the centres are a safe environment for educators, children, parents and visitors
- Ensuring that Centre is accredited and meets QIP and NQF standards.
- Responsible for the management of ACECQA reporting
- Responsible for ensuring all centres are well prepared for Assessment and Rating.
- Bachelor’s in early childhood education (Or ACECQA assessed equiv.), Diploma qualified applicants will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
- Multisite management experience (8+)
- Full driver’s license.
- National Police Check (within 6 months)
- Team mentality, with a passion to inspire.
- Genuine passion for delivering high-quality learning experiences and care to children
- Valid WWCC check
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Competitive salary package, including travel allowance as this role requires traveling to various services across Sydney.
- Required business tools provided as part of the package
- Uniform provided.
- Above award rates.
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