Nominated Supervisor / Educational Leader BRAND NEW SERVICE

Nominated Supervisor / / Educational Leader

Explore & Develop Artarmon – Dickson Avenue

Full-Time | Purpose-Built Centre

Explore & Develop Artarmon is expanding! We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, purpose-built early childhood education and care service on Dickson Avenue, Artarmon. As we prepare to welcome families into this new space, we are looking for a passionate, experienced, and professional Nominated Supervisor/Educational Leader to lead and inspire a new and growing team. This is a long term leadership opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact with taking a new centre off the ground, and experience professional growth under exceeding quality mentorship.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, supported by an experienced Approved Provider with a reputation for excellence in the Artarmon area. Our sister centre, Explore & Develop Artarmon – Campbell Street, has consistently achieved an Exceeding Rating (under the National Quality Framework) across three successive Assessment and Rating visits — a testament to our commitment to quality.

**About the Role ** As the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader, you will be instrumental in:

Driving the Explore & Develop Artarmon vision, pedagogy, philosophy and operations

Establishing and leading a high-quality early childhood program

Recruiting, mentoring, and supporting a dedicated team of passionate educators and staff

Building relationships and creating a warm, inclusive environment for children, families, staff and the community

Ensuring compliance with National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework, service policies, and exceeding the National Quality Standard

Driving a culture of continuous improvement, reflection, and professional learning

A commitment to working in partnership with families with the ability to form and maintain respectful relationships with families and children and foster a community spirit

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Early Childhood leader who is dedicated to educational excellence and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. You will play a vital role in establishing the service’s culture and building a passionate team, providing exceptional education and care to children and families from day one.

An individual with strong leadership and management capabilities, a passion for empowering others and a child-centred personal philosophy. Your proven ability to lead collaboratively will set the tone for success

A qualified Early Childhood Teacher (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) & NESA Accreditation

Demonstrated Leadership Experience with a minimum of 2 years management experience in an early childhood education and care service as a Nominated Supervisor

Sound understanding of the ‘National Quality Framework’, including Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) the National Quality Standard, and working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A commitment to inclusion, equity, social justice and building strong relationships

Full Australian working rights

A current Working with Children Check

Completed a Nationally Accredited Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025) as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices, child safe standards and mandatory reporting

Current approved First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

Prior experience in establishing a new service will be highly regarded

Why Join Us?

Lead a brand-new service with modern, thoughtfully designed environments

Be part of a passionate and values-driven organisation

Work alongside an experienced and supportive owner

Competitive salary package - above award salary and conditions including RDO's

Opportunity to create a strong, connected team and workplace culture from the start – build and lead your own team!

Supportive workplace culture where you will be valued

Ongoing professional development & training opportunities, including Nominated Supervisors Collaboration Meetings with the greater Explore & Develop network, National conferences and workshops throughout the year.

Parking available onsite

Regular team social events

Employee Assistance Program

Child-Safe Organisation:

Explore & Develop Artarmon-Dickson Ave is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility; all employees must contribute to maintaining our child-safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs.

As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes prior to commencement and will be required to complete in-depth child safety and child protection training as part of their onboarding program.

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Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you are a dedicated early childhood professional with a vision for quality, leadership, and community, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to**alison.cross@exploreanddevelop.com.au Applications close: open until filled**