Centre Director - Insight Early Learning

Are you an experienced and passionate Centre Director looking for your next exciting opportunity? Join our growing team and lead a group of amazing educators!

At Insight Early Learning – Throsby, we’re looking for a supportive and enthusiastic leader who’s ready to inspire and work alongside a dedicated team of educators. If you’re someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in early childhood education and enjoys building strong relationships with both staff and families, we’d love to hear from you.

This service is rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard.

We’re all about innovation, collaboration, and creating meaningful learning experiences for children—and we want someone who shares that vision.

At Insight Early Learning, our mission is to lead the way in early childhood education by putting people first and embracing the power of play. We take a holistic approach that supports every child’s growth, and we know that great leadership is key to making it all happen.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and heart to a centre that values community and creativity—come join us!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Overall management and smooth operation of the service.

• Taking a lead in the engagement, onboarding and induction of new team members

• Maintaining administrative procedures including attendance records, purchasing equipment and resources

• Developing and implement high quality parent/ family communications.

• Supporting the innovative educational program development involving observation, planning and implementing learning experiences to promote children's development, evaluating, and keeping appropriate records.

• Working closely with the Assistant Director and Ed Leader to supervise and support duties for educators and oversee the delivery of the educational program.

• Working closely with the Insight EL Leadership Team to maintain the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.

• Proactively setting high standards for staff and Centre performance by nurturing staff morale and promoting positive behaviours.

• Driving a positive and respected working environment.

What you will bring:

• Previous experience in a management capacity within the Child Care sector.

• Demonstrated experience in reaching targets and KPIs whilst adhering to company policies and procedures

• Ability to make changes in operations to improve performance and deliver timely results within allocated budgets

• Somebody who loves celebrating - occasions, achievements, and life - there's so much fun to be had celebrating with children!

• A positive and professional demeanor with the ability to mentor and coach your team to excellence.

• Strong commitment to quality education and care for the children, families, and the team.

• A great communicator (verbal and written) who wants to make positive relationships with the families, the team and the community.

• A willingness to go beyond the call of duty and the ability to use initiative to continuously improve.

• Experience using Qikkids software, Xplor and Humanforce is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University (as approved by ACECQA); or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

• Experience as a Nominated Supervisor and Director

• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

• Current & approved First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Certificates

• Current Working with Children Check

• Completion of Child Protection Training that is current and valid

• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)

What’s on offer:

• Above Award salary package for experienced candidates

• Staff discount (conditions apply)

• Career development opportunities

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Uniforms provided

• Workplace celebrations and events

• Anniversary day off

• Early access to earned wages via Humanforce Thrive

In return for your passion and commitment, you will be rewarded with an innovative and supportive working environment, be involved in all aspects of the centre and receive guidance and coaching from leading early childhood experts.

How to apply:

If our philosophy resonates with you and you are looking for somewhere to make a difference, then hit the apply button today and tell us how YOU personally can contribute to building our vision of excellence for Insight Early Learning.

For more information, please visit the service website:

https://www.insightearlylearning.com.au or email ***********@insightel.com.au