Room Leader to Assistant Centre Manager Assistant Director

Already doing manager-level work in a Room Leader role Make it official.

Told maybe next year about progression one too many times

Multiple centres across Perth Mentored by highly experienced leaders and the GM

This role exists because someone just like you stepped up Training to set you up for success

One of our Assistant Centre Managers was just promoted to Centre Manager. That is not a one-off. It is how Stride Early Learning works. Now we need a Room Leader ready to step into her shoes and start their own leadership story.

If you are a Room Leader already running the room like it is yours mentoring newer educators holding the standard when things get hard and quietly wondering when someone will notice were noticing..

About Stride Early Learning

Our Philosophy: Every great journey begins with a single step

At Stride Early Learning we provide high-quality childcare that prioritises the safeguarding and unique needs of every child. Our philosophy is rooted in thoughtful planning proactive solutions and a dedication to trust and transparency. We view mistakes as opportunities for growth and cultivate a culture that celebrates creativity innovation and collaboration.

Children at Stride enjoy a supportive learning environment where they feel safe valued and inspired to explore. Families are welcomed as partners in their childs care with open communication and access to resources to support their parenting journey. Our passionate team of educators work in a positive joyful culture that encourages growth accountability and pride in their impact. Together we strive to make a lasting difference creating an enriching experience for everyone in our community.

What the role involves

As Assistant Centre Manager you will step out from one room into leadership across the whole centre working alongside your Centre Manager and picking up real accountability from day one including:

Leading and supporting a team of educators across multiple rooms not just your own

Championing the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) across the centre

Acting as Responsible Person in Charge when your Centre Manager is away with a structured training path to feel genuinely ready for it

Building partnerships with families and the local community

Getting hands-on with rostering occupancy and the operational side of running a centre

Leading a strong proactive child safety culture not just following a policy folder

Why Room Leaders choose this path

You have already outgrown just the room. This is where you get the scope to match your capability without being thrown in the deep end to prove it.

What you will get

A structured 90-day leadership support program so you are never left to sink or swim

Real mentoring from experienced Centre Managers who want to see you succeed

A genuine mapped-out path toward Centre Manager not a vague promise

Multiple locations across Perth so we can be flexible around the centre that works for you

A values-led leadership team that backs its people publicly and often

What you will bring

Current experience as a Room Leader or equivalent leadership experience in early childhood education

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards one)

Solid working knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

A genuine demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing

The confidence to lead a team make decisions and step up as Responsible Person in Charge when needed

Our commitment to child safety

Stride Early Learning is a child-safe organisation and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. We are committed to supporting each child to learn and develop in a safe environment and there is a zero-tolerance culture of child maltreatment abuse and neglect across our centres. Alignment with our child safety expectations will be explored throughout the recruitment process.

INVITATION TO APPLY

If you are ready to stop leading from the room and start leading the centre we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your Resume and a short note on why you are ready for the next step.

This role will be advertised for up to 30 days unless a suitable candidate is appointed prior. We reserve the right to close this ad at any time.

Start date: immediate or on serving notice

Candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

An appointment is subject to having full working rights and undertaking or having valid mandatory checks and certificates. Where possible we encourage you to gather these before your interview should you progress through the phone screen stage.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.

Contact:

Applications Close:18/10/26