Nominated Supervisor - Alamanda Kindergarten

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1000 dedicated people work together to create safe, joyful, and enriching experiences for 7,500 children every week. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nominated Supervisor to join our team at Alamanda Kindergarten. This is a full-time, off the floor role.

Alamanda Kindergarten is a modern, purpose built kindergarten located alongside Alamanda Collage in Point Cook. It is one of ECMS' largest sessional kindergartens that provides high quality and nurturing learning experiences to over 200 children per week. Our team of nearly 20 educators partner with families to develop play-based learning experiences that build on child capability and interest.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will inspire and drive the educational program and practices through mentoring and providing professional development to Educators. Leading a team educators, you will be responsible for creating a workplace with high standards that supports the operations of staff and compliance and supports the education of children.

About you

• You're reflective, curious and a purpose-led leader, with a deep commitment to making a difference within your service and community
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child and educator
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually
• You value kindness and respect. You're able to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), VIT number and first aid certificate
• You have an exceptional knowledge of the child safe standards and current frameworks

About the role

• You'll create a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and grow
• Be a pedagogical leader who can help strengthen a solid philosophy around the ECMS and the Alamanda community values and beliefs
• Build strong collaborative relationships with parents, families, Educators and the local community to provide an inclusive and enriching play-based learning program for children
• You'll actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement. Lead and support a team of educators by providing coaching and value-driven behaviour
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basic

Why ECMS?

• 50% childcare discount!
• VECTEA benefits included paid school holidays off
• Above award leadership time
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development day sand hundreds of online learning materials
• Discounts to hundreds of major retailers such as Coles and Booking.com
• Funded First Aid (0012)

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

If you're passionate about early childhood education and care, and you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and inclusive organisation, we encourage you to apply today!

ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices; policies can be located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.