Lucknow Kindergarten is a family-owned, funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten with long day care hours.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to lead, support and manage our team of educators and day-to-day operations.

The role is 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) in 2026, with the option to increase to 5 days per week in 2027 (or sooner for the right candidate).

Why work here?

Opportunity to manage a service that offers kinder 3 and 4 only

Work alongside a team of passionate educators

Join a team that is rated ‘Exceeding’ against the National Quality Standards

Enjoy ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture, including mentor support from Eastwood Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten managers and directors

Level 6.7 to 6.9 Director Children’s Services Award (plus an additional 10-15% from the Australian Government’s Wage Grant)

We pride ourselves on putting staff and children’s wellbeing first

Regular morning teas to say thank you

We staff over ratio

Minimum requirements

Diploma in Early Childhood

Previous management experience in childcare/early years

Strong computer and organisational skills

About you

Personable, approachable and respectful relationships with families, children and the team of educators

Ability to motivate and inspire all educators

A passion for early childhood education

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive and driven to ensure the highest standards for children in our care

Our philosophy

At Lucknow Kindergarten, we empower children to learn, explore and build their skills through enriching play-based experiences. We believe responsive, intentional rituals and open-ended play help children develop to their full potential.

We facilitate a safe and nurturing space where children can be themselves and thrive.

Our philosophy underpins everything we do – including our relationships with families and the community, our programs, and the highest quality resources. This sets children up for the best quality child care and education.

About the service

Lucknow Kindergarten is a recently built 66-place service that opened in January 2022.

The Approved Provider operates both Lucknow Kindergarten and Eastwood Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten, which is well known in the community for its long waitlists.

Three and four-year-old funded kindergarten is offered to 4 groups of children from Monday to Thursday. In 2027, four-year-old children will all have a third day, which will operate on Friday.

The kindergarten is located directly next to Lucknow Primary School. This provides a unique opportunity for the kinder and school to work in partnership, enabling children and families to build a connection prior to their first year of school.

Children have access to a large range of ethically sourced, sensory-rich, open-ended and durable resources that support their holistic learning and development.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply via SEEK.