The Centre

Located in South Turramurra, this 20-place preschool is open Monday to Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm.

At KU South Turramurra Preschool, our welcoming and supportive environment provides a range of thoughtful, interesting and inviting resources and experiences that encourage children to develop positive dispositions to learning that will prepare them for school, such as curiosity, confidence, creativity, enthusiasm, imagination, persistence and reflexivity. With local bush land surroundings, KU South Turramurra Preschool has a strong interest in bush kinder and sustainability.

For more information, please visit the centre website: https://www.ku.com.au/childcare/centres/kusouthturramurra

The Role

We are looking for an experienced teaching Director with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent who values partnering with families and making a difference to children’s lives. You should demonstrate proven leadership skills and strong pedagogical practice. An interested in bush kinder and sustainability would be advantageous.

As the Centre Director you will be responsible for the overall operation of the service as well as leading a small, committed and established team.

To commence at the start of Term 2, this permanent, full time position will see you working Monday-Friday, 7.6 hours per day with one day of admin duties.

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

In addition, you will have:

• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• A recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree level of qualification in Early Childhood or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• Teacher Accreditation through NESA
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children (CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk or CHCPRT002 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people)
• A current First Aid certificate as approved by ACECQA along with current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and how they apply in your state
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills
• Solid computer literacy skills as you would be required to work with financial systems

Why join us?

KU has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. At KU we want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

KU is a culturally sensitive employer, committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and employees.

The KU Difference:

• We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
• We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us
• We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program
• We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We’ve created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

How do you apply?

If the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this close-knit team, please click the 'Apply now' button to be taken to the application form.

For inquiries contact Sarah via [email protected], using the subject line: Centre Director - KU South Turramurra Preschool enquiry via EthicalJobs (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

To view other exciting vacant positions, please visit our website www.ku.com.au.