Hope Early Learning Centre
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Date advertised: 29th August 2023
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: When filled.

Job Title

Director/Nominated Supervisor

Supervisor

Advisory Committee/Approved Provider

Direct Reports

Assistant Director/2ic, Educational Leader, Educators, Staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in early childhood from a recognised University (as listed in the approved qualification list by ACECQA).
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification.
• Valid Working with Children Clearance.
• Approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
• Accredited Child Protection Training.

Essential Experience 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Nominated Supervisor position in an Early Childhood Service or Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service (experience in a not-for-profit centre an advantage).
• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff.
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of service’s requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system and ability to perform software application and compliance.
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and/or My Time Our Place Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018).
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an early education and care service.

Up to date knowledge and compliance of the following law, regs, acts

• Service Policies and Procedures
• Education and Care Services National Law (2010)
• Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)/ My Time Our Place (MTOP)
• ECA code of ethics
• Work Health and Safety Act 2009
• Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) (2014)
• Fair Work Act
• Family Assistance Law
• Child Protection Legislation
• Other relevant state and federal legislation and regulations as required.

Position Objectives   

• Provide leadership and management to educators and staff regarding all aspects of the operation of the service in line with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Liaise closely with and provide periodical reports to the Advisory Committee/Approved Provider regarding matters relating to the operation of the service.
• Support educators and staff with professional training and mentoring to effectively manage the service, whilst providing feedback regarding performance on a regular systematic basis.

Our Centre

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their capability to use the above in the context of our centre, which:

• Is a 59-place long day care centre with children across all ages 0-6.
• Has a staff of 20.
• Is eager to maintain its accreditation of ‘exceeding’.
• Provides quality care for children with a range of special needs.
• Delivers its services in partnership with Blacktown Anglican Church.

To submit an expression of interest, or receive a detailed role description, please contact apply@bac.org.au

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