Goodstart Early Learning Hiring for Assistant Director Job at Springfield Lakes Full Time

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Western Suburbs & Ipswich Area

Centre: Goodstart Springfield Lakes

Employment Type: Full-time

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!

From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life!

Your Impact!

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Springfield Lakes, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation and to extend your network of relationships with children, families and educators. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team .

You will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.

You’ll help achieve this by:
Having a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or an approved Diploma level qualification recognised by ACECQA)

Having strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Having strong knowledge and experience with program and planning and the planning cycle

Having previous A & R Experience would be an advantage

Having a passion and willingness to learn

Having good time management skills

Having strong working knowledge of all areas of the National Quality Framework

Having commitment to safety and high standard of work output

Having the desire to motive and encourage your fellow educators and those who may resist change

Having the availability to work a rotating roster

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

Paid Professional Development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

Well-being focus – you’ll get two extra days off per year, and our dedicated well-being program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most

Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even great work life balance

4 weeks paid Parental Leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023

Competitive above award rates

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform allowance

Retail and Childcare Discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees.

You’ll also love!

Centre Support – dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team.

Security and stability – with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation.

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director, Senior Educator, or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we want to meet you!

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team. #gsassistantdirector

Posting Notes: SPRINGFIELD LAKES, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF: LI || Diploma – Children’s Services or equiv || Full-Time

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