Job Description

The Service

KU Moss Vale is a wonderful 38 place long day care service located in the Southern Highlands, they provide a meaningful play based educational program to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. The service is open from 7:15am-6:00pm, 50 weeks of the year providing extended care to the local community. The service has an established team working across 3 rooms, with many of the team members being at the service for over 10+ years.

There is a well-resourced staff room, that is set away from the rooms that provides privacy and quieter times during break times. The service’s ginormous, recently refurbished playground backs onto a leafy park setting where excursions occur along with visits to the local school.

The Role

We are looking for a someone with previous directing experience who is ECT qualified to lead the team on a permanent basis, the role can be worked full time (Monday to Friday) or part time (Monday-Thursday). If you work the position in a full-time capacity, you will accrue a monthly rostered day off.

This role will be split between time on the floor and dedicated administration time for Educational Leader and Director responsibilities.

You will bring your sound pedagogical knowledge, experience of developing and maintaining relationships with children and families, rostering, mentoring, daily routines, policy implementation whilst building a harmonious working environment.

You will have support of a dedicated and experienced service administrator as well as the Education and Quality team, education support manager, child protection team, learning and development facilitator and wider support services available across the organisation.

Knowledge and experience in the implementation of 'Attachment Theory' and ‘Playspaces’ practices is highly desirable as well sound understanding of the importance of inclusion and inclusive practices.

Do you:

• Have a passion for making a real impact in the lives of young Australians
• Want sector leading pay & benefits
• Want to be recognised for your contributions
• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
• Generous annual pay increases
• Staff discount on childcare fees
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to paid government entitlements
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• Blue Light Discount Card
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Access to extensive free professional learning,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• At least 2 years of previous directing experience
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

How to apply?

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the ' APPLY NOW' button. Please specify in your cover letter if you prefer to work full time or part time.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah, HR Generalist via careers@ku.com.au or on 02 9268 3959 ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.