We are currently seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead the team at our Early Education service in Abbotsford, NSW!

• Looking for a leadership opportunity with unrivalled support from Management as well as your broader team?
• Are you someone who values and fosters meaningful connections and is committed to creating an exceptional team culture?
• Do you aspire to be part of a diverse team of passionate professionals; making a real impact on the lives of children and families during the early years?

If you're ready to step beyond your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same, join us on a journey we promise will be both rewarding and fulfilling!

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• Confident leading innovative programming and implementing contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills paired with professional resilience
• Exposure to and/or experience with the RIE approach with motivation to actively embed and model this in practice
• Committed to building positive, inclusive relationships with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, and reliable professional, relentless in pursuing excellence for children and eager to grow with the service.

Essential Criteria:

• Valid Working With Children Check
• Solid understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• Recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree, or working towards, otherwise must hold an ACECQA approved Diploma qualification
• Available as soon as possible for full-time work, 5 days a week, all hours the service is operational, with the ability to be flexible as required
• Significant Centre Manager experience or a combination of Centre Manager and strong senior leadership experience in an Early Childhood setting
• Current relevant First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates, as well as Child Protection training, specifically CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or willing to obtain/renew as needed).

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design services which offer spaces for children, families and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community. Rise Early Learning are also deeply and dutifully committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

About Rise Early Learning Abbotsford

Rise Early Learning Abbotsford is a small 48 place service situated within “Chatham House” - a heritage-listed federation house surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, and the ideal location to encourage children’s curiosity, imagination, and exploration.

Why join our Rise family?

At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:

• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child’s unique learning journey
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours, as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Free Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Working arrangements that support a positive work/life balance on offer
• Access to the Rise Early Learning family which spans across several Early Childhood centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
• Opportunities to connect with other Rise centres and teams to share new ideas, foster relationships, and progress in your career
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, feel free to give our friendly Recruitment team a call on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us about yourself and your career - we want to know what makes you the best leader and fit for our Abbotsford service. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Please also note we are not able to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. Thank you for your understanding and respect.