Assistant Director | Dapto

Join Our Team as an Assistant Director at The Grove Academy Dapto ⭐

About the Organisation At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across NSW, we’re renowned for our innovative approach to early childhood education, including our unique Grove Flourish program and Mama Bear initiatives. People love working with us because of our supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

Benefits We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:

Worker Retention Payment, offering a15% pay increaseover the next two years!

$2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonusfor helping grow our Grove family (exclusions apply)

50% off childcare feesfor your little ones

Annual Employee Wellbeing Dayfor some much-needed self-care

Career growth opportunitieswith our ongoing company expansion

A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, andGrove Recognition Awards

About the Role As an Assistant Director at The Grove Academy, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our centre. You’ll support the Centre Director in maintaining high standards, fostering a positive team culture, and creating an engaging environment for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting the Centre Director in daily operations and compliance

Supporting and mentoring educators to deliver high-quality practices

Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

Overseeing and maintaining regulatory and safety standards

Contributing to a fun, collaborative, and professional workplace culture

Skills & Experience We’re looking for someone who is supportive, organised, and proactive. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Experience in leadership and regulatory compliance within the sector

Exceptional organisational and communication skills

A team-focused, positive attitude

A passion for creating an inspiring and inclusive environment

How to Apply

ClickAPPLYor give us a call on1300 147 683for a friendly, confidential chat.

Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to explore your application and get to know you better – because keeping you in the loop is just how we do things. You’ll hear from us either way!

Keen to learn more? Visittga.edu.auand take a peek into life at The Grove.

Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love! 🌳