We are Sparkways (formerly TRY) and as part of a Social Purpose organisation we have a vision to create a meaningful difference in the lives of children. We strive to provide all children with access to high quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

We are seeking an Area Manager to join our management team and support sessional kindergartens in the North region, in the vicinity of Thomastown / South Morang. This is a part-time position (19 hours per week), initially to the end of Term 4, 2022.

We want to meet you

• Do you have early learning management experience?
• Do you get great feedback on your ability to engage with children, families, and build internal staff and external relationships with LGAs?
• Have you had people leadership and management success?
• Do people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with?
• Are you seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning team?

We can offer you

• Support to provide excellent early childhood education and care services as part of a supportive management team
• The opportunity to belong to a not-for-profit organisation with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and the ECEC workforce
• Part time (19 hours per week) over three or four days per week
• Initial maximum term appointment (approx. 9 months) to end of Term 4 2022
• Competitive salary plus car allowance plus not-for-profit salary packaging
• Opportunities for professional development

Any questions?

Email /call Judith in the People & Culture team

• [email protected] using the subject line: Area Manager - Sparkways Sessional Kindergartens enquiry via EthicalJobs
• 0437 942 438

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate

• Management success in the Early Learning sector
• People leadership success
• Business acumen to deliver sustainable results
• Education leadership success with Teachers and Educators, sessional kindergarten experience preferred but not essential
• Organisation, prioritisation and administration proficiency
• Applied understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Diploma or degree in a relevant field

The Sparkways difference

At Sparkways (transitioning from TRY) we’re more than just an early learning and care provider. As a non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation we work with communities to improve the life chances of children and young people facing adversity. We do this by helping them to achieve great educational and employment outcomes through our youth mentoring and employment pathway programs, as well as supporting vulnerable families to access early learning.

When you join Sparkways you’re joining an organisation with a 139 year strong history of making a meaningful difference to the lives chances of children and young people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Learn more here: https://sparkways.org.au/

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.