• Salary between $36.50/hr - $53/hr (depending on quals and experience) + Director's Allowance + Super + Salary packaging
• Seeking an inspirational leader who is focused on well-being!
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and well-being support.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Director (Nominated Supervisor) to join the team on a full time permanent basis!

Uniting St Luke’s Preschool Belmont North is a much-loved part of our community, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond. It is a 60 place preschool service operating during school terms from 8am - 4pm.

Nestled in a quiet, leafy residential street in the grounds of St Luke’s Uniting Church, our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and offers stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression. 

What you’ll be doing in this role

This is a great opportunity for a caring, nurturing and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to become our nominated Supervisor. In this role you will need the ability to inspire, motivate, lead and maintain a positive learning culture for our dedicated and longstanding team of families and educators. 

Your work may include:

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Provide consistent and visible leadership in WH&S behaviours and actions within the team.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation and improvements to the service
• Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff !

Who we’re looking for

• ACECQA assessed ECT Bachelor degree qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Strong experience in a leadership role as Centre Director 
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Experience with rostering and managing finances
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of governance principles and able to model best practice
• Able to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families and our local communities

About Uniting Early Learning

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle 
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details, upload your CV and Cover Letter and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.