About the role
About Smartplay
SmartPlay Early Learners (SP) is a national brand operated by Christian Education Ministries (CEM) with plans underway to launch several Early Learning Centres around Australia in the coming years. SP is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in early childhood education so that children are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated, trained Educators to achieve these outcomes. The SP vision is to nurture, love and introduce every child to God.
About Smartplay Marsden Park
SmartPlay Early Learners Marsden Park provides quality care and education within an Early Learning Service for children aged 3-5 years. We also provide an OSHC service for school-aged children at Australian Christian College Marsden Park, including before-school and after-school care and vacation care.
Exciting plans are also underway for the relocation of the service to a new purpose-built 140-place Early Learning Centre on a neighbouring property over the next two years, more than doubling the current service.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader. As Nominated Supervisor and Centre Director, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a passionate team, shape a strong and positive centre culture, build meaningful relationships with families, and help drive the continued growth of the service.
Supported by SmartPlay’s National Head Office team and Australian Christian College Marsden Park, you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have the backing, resources and support to lead with confidence while still having the autonomy to make the centre your own.
Alongside overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, including staffing, compliance, administration, budgets and health and safety, your focus will be on building a high-performing team and creating an exceptional early learning environment where children are well known, well loved and well taught.
With plans underway for a new 140-place Early Learning Centre at Marsden Park, this is a unique opportunity to join SmartPlay at an exciting stage of growth and play a key role in shaping the future of the service.
The position commences as soon as possible.
Requirements
About you
We're looking for an inspiring, capable early childhood leader who is passionate about creating an exceptional learning environment and bringing out the best in their team.
- You'll bring:
- A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, together with relevant leadership experience in an early learning setting.
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and relevant regulatory requirements.
- A genuine passion for leading, mentoring and developing educators, building a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
- A confident, hands-on leadership style, with the ability to lead by example and take ownership of the centre's success.
- A growth mindset, with the drive and initiative to build enrolments, strengthen family relationships and grow the centre's reputation within the community.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
- Confidence using technology and centre management systems to support efficient and effective operations.
- You have a vibrant Christian faith, a commitment to SmartPlay's Christian values and vision of ensuring every child is well known, well loved and well taught.
Most importantly, you see beyond the day-to-day running of a centre and are excited by the opportunity to build something exceptional.
Benefits
SmartPlay employees can access a range of benefits including:
- Staff discount on any childcare gap fees for your child(ren) attending SmartPlay
- An attractive remuneration package which includes annual pay increases and superannuation entitlements.
- Discounted student tuition for your children attending ACC Singleton
- Being part of a growing group of organisations that are reimagining Christian Education in Australia.
- Being part of a vibrant community of staff and families.
- Great opportunities for career growth and professional development within our network.
- Being part of a faith community that shares regular worship events, devotions and prayer.