Description:
Nominated Supervisor – Early Childhood Education
2x Permanent Fulltime
Prestons and Warwick Farm
35 Hours Per Week, 7hrs Per Day
Salary: 83,019.40- 90,968.03 + first aid and adverse working conditions allowance
Closing Date: 24 April 2024
Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? An organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Liverpool City Council is seeking an inspirational leader, critical thinker and Early Childhood practitioner to join our team as a Nominated Supervisor. This opportunity would suit candidates who are seeking to bring their leadership skills to the team. As a Nominated Supervisor you will manage the daily operations of an Early Childhood Service to deliver quality educational curriculums and practices for young children and their families, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legislative requirements and industry standards for Early Childhood Services.
- At present, Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools. Our services exceed National Quality Standards and reflect the unique needs of the community. Councils Early Education and Care Centres and Preschool are vibrant, dynamic services which aim to provide children with environments and curriculums that maximise their learning potential.
- Children’s Services aims to be recognised as champions of quality improvement, innovative leaders beyond the service, and raising the bar on quality education and care for children. Our services exemplify that children are active contributors to decision making, showing a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives.
What does the right candidate need to possess?
- A zest for leading teams to create curriculums, rituals, rhythms, and practices which allow children to learn through enquiry and investigation.
- A love for quality resources, loose parts, and materials, allowing you to guide educators to create inspiring provocations and exceptional learning environments.
- A passion for creating change both within the centre and within the local and global community.
- A desire to maintain a learning community within the service where there is a culture of reflective practice and ongoing learning to drive quality and continuous improvement.
- A lovely rapport with families to ensure that you are able to work in partnership to enhance outcomes for children.
- A Bachelor of Education, Birth - 5 years, NESA Teacher accreditation and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. You will have a thorough knowledge of the Child Safe Standards and its application within early education and care. A first aid certificate is also essential.
- Detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care and a thorough understanding of Early Childhood Regulations. You will have experience in how to lead the operations of a service to ensure alignment and compliance with industry standards and exemplary practice.
Benefits of working for Council.
- Accrual of flex promoting a work life balance.
- Access to 6.5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years. Long service leave then accrues on a pro rata basis after 5 years.
- Paid lunch break.
- 15 Sick leave days per year.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including 2 additional leave days and $100 rebate on health initiatives every 6 months and Fitness passport which allows you to access a broad range of gyms across Australia.
- 2 weeks closure of service during Christmas break.
- Service closure for all public holidays.
- Access to Councils’ Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling and support with leadership, relationships, and management skills.
- Generous budgets for resources and professional development.
- Support from a centralised administration team and key areas of council allowing you to focus on the important aspects of delivering high quality programs.
- Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fees.
- 9 weeks paid maternity leave or the opportunity to take half pay for a period of 18 weeks.
- Paid professional development, including all mandated training requirements.
- Learning and Development opportunities including reimbursement incentives of up to 100% to obtain formal qualifications.
- Comprehensive induction.
- Emerging leaders inhouse training program to support career progression.
- Networking opportunities with Early Childhood Teachers and early childhood professionals within the organisation.
- Work within a large organisation which provides significant opportunities to develop partnerships to support you in your leadership role.
- Positive and supportive workplace culture.
- Guidance and support from Service Leadership Team.
- Guidance from a specialised curriculum advisor.
- Partnerships with local universities and TAFE, including participating in several research projects.
- Services exceed National Quality Standards.
- Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.
- Not for profit organisation.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
For further information about the position please contact Karyn Worlledge,Acting Manager Children’s Services on 8711 7637.
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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