Job Description

• Travel to KU Preschools and Long Day Care services across greater Sydney
• Permanent opportunity
• 4 Days per week

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not-for-profit organisation (NFP)

KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading NFP provider of nearly 110 early childhood education and care services across VIC, NSW and the ACT.

We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. We strive for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.

For the 9th consecutive year, we have been recognised as a Sector Employer of Choice. We are proud of this continued acknowledgement which reflects our workplace culture, allowing for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers.

Your role

We are looking for a passionate Education Support Manager to join our experienced team whowill strive for equitable outcomes and facilitate the effective inclusion of all children in our quality educational programs.

The successful candidate will have qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, as well as Post Graduate Qualifications in Special Education.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Facilitate the effective inclusion of all children in high quality educational programs in KU services
• Manage the education support needs of KU services
• Ensure equitable outcomes for children
• Assist educators to support children’s development
• Oversee applications for eligible support funding and its implementation
• Support services in the creation of behaviour support plans

This is a unique and pivotal position working with our NSW Preschools and Long Day Care Services. This permanent 4-day position that involves visiting KU Services, working from home and in our heritage listed office on York Street in Sydney CBD, opposite theQueen Victoria Building. To see where our services are located visit our website: https://www.ku.com.au/

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Contributing positively to the operations of KU and the realisation of the organisational Strategic Plan

• Assisting the Senior Manager, Education and Support with the provision of Education Support to KU services

• Facilitating the effective inclusion of all children in KU services

• Supporting the provision of quality programs and practices in all KU services

• Working with KU service teachers and educators to identify children’s abilities and needs

• Supporting service teams with developing and implementing behaviour support plans for individual children

• Helping families to access relevant assessments and early childhood intervention for their children

• Developing and delivering identified training to increase professional capacity for service teams.

About you

• A completed degree in early childhood education AND a completed postgraduate in special education or inclusive education. We will consider applicants who are well underway to completing their post graduate qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership/management or Director’s role
• A solid understanding of children’s behaviour and their development
• Knowledge of the early childhood sector, including experience and knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Understanding of the early childhood intervention sector
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Comprehensive skills in One Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
• Experience managing budgets
• A driver’s licence and use of a registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers:

• Work life balance
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision
• Travel allowance
• Generous annual pay increases
• Up the 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave
• Coaching and mentoring with experienced colleagues
• Access to a variety of salary packaging options
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal and Fitness Passport
• Access to professional learning
• Comprehensive IT equipment package
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For confidential inquiries, please contact Anthony Robinson, HR Partner on 02 9268 3930 or via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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.