Busy Bees at Kensington 🐝

Busy Bees at Kensington is a 96-place service that welcomes you with spacious open-plan rooms, a unique interactive children's kitchen and dining space, and exciting outdoor environments tailored for each age group. Our team of educators and leaders are passionate and dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for each other, the children and the families!

Our service is looking for a dynamic, confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry to join our management team as a Assistant Manager/2IC. Someone who strives to excel and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager to help their service, by creating quality relationships with children, parents and staff, and reaching the heights of success


🐝 Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance! 🐝
  
• An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally! 🐝
  
• A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills! 🐝
  
• Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service! 🐝
  
• Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform! 🐝
  
• Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program! 🐝
  
• An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program! 🐝
  
• A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation! 🐝

🐝 Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification as recognized by ACECQA.
  
• Valid Working with Children Check

🐝 Essential Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to assist in ensuring quality practices and outcomes.
  
• Ability to support, mentor and lead a team of educators in the absence of the Service Manager.
  
• Capability to assist in managing daily operations, from staffing to parent communications.
  
• Strong verbal and written skills for effective interactions with families, staff and regulatory bodies.
  
• Ability to effectively address and resolve issues that may arise within the service.

🐝 Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience in a Service 2IC, Assistant Director, Assistant Service Manager or similar role within an early childhood setting.
  
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
  
• Proficiency in using relevant management software and tools for communication, documentation and reporting.
  
• A commitment to engage in ongoing training and development.
  
• Skills to address and mediate challenges or disputes that might arise among staff or with families.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader passionate about Early Childhood Education, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your leadership skills and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. 🐝

Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button which will direct you to our internal application site. Please create an account to commence your application. 🐝

You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and if you have any further questions, contact us on 0486 010 549 🐝

Have a beautiful day! 🐝