Education and Quality Manager - Sydney CBD KU Childrens Services
Education and Quality Manager - Sydney CBD KU Childrens Services
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Job Description
- Permanent Part Time 4 days per week)
- Senior ECE management and pedagogical leadership opportunity
- Build capability and mentor passionate professionals
Who we are:
KU Childrens Services (KU) is a leading NFP provider of early childhood education and care. We have been delivering highquality and inclusive services for children families and communities since 1895. 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 year consecutive year we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive innovate and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.
The Role:
The Education and Quality Manager role is diverse fast paced role which will see you working within a team that supports Services to work towards achieving Exceeding ratings within the National Quality Standards maintain compliance to the National Regulations and Law quality service provision and all aspects of pedagogy and practice.
The role supports 8 services across the Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs and is pivotal in providing mentoring and leadership to ensure the provision of highquality educational programs for children and familiesThis is an exciting opportunity for a person seeking to develop and extend their ECE knowledge and management skills. Below are some further responsibilities crucial to the successful delivery of this management role:
- As the direct delegate of the Approved Provider (Chief Executive Officer) ensure each service is compliant with all legislative requirements including the National Law; relevant state/territory Regulation; WHS National Child Safe Principles and KU policy and procedure.
- Support and promote the organisational Strategic Plan actively contributing to the ECE department goals and objectives
- Provide professional support and guidance to Service Directors and staff teams in all aspects of early childhood education and pedagogy for continuous improvement
- Provide mentorship and leadership to promote career growth and planning
- To manage all aspects of staffing including recruitment; appraisals; orientation; performance management; resolving conflict; complaints and managing difficult situations
- Work collaboratively with Business Operations and Finance to ensure the longterm viability of KU services; this includes input into the development of centre budgets review of profit and loss monthly statements service modelling and support grant application processes
About You:
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic with a professional and motivational attitude
- Support the strategic direction of the organisation and uphold the KU values and advocate for children and families
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality and contemporary curriculum in the pursuit of continuous improvement
- Able to work independently within a team and across a variety of teams and individuals as part of a large organisation. Uses professional judgement appropriate initiative and is solutions focused.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflection and professional learning
- Proficient NESA Accreditation
- Current WWCC First Aid CPR Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of a three or four year Early Childhood Teaching qualification from an ACECQA recognised tertiary provider
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership/management role within an early education setting of no less than five years
- Sound teaching experience in a range of early years settings including the Assessment and Rating process
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and contemporary curriculum in the pursuit of continuous improvement
- Ability to produce well written and accurate reports or recommendations
- Ability to examine and interpret a wide variety of data/information
Experience the KU Difference
KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector including:
- Generous annual pay increases
- Up to 14 weeks of KU full pay parental leave
- Travel Allowance
- Ongoing professional development including in leadership and management
- 94 of staff say we live our values
- 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
- Access to extensive free professional learning
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision
- Wellresourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
How do you apply
Ifthe above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this high performing team please click theApply nowbutton to be taken to the application form!
The fulfilment of this role is a priority for KU and applications are encouraged as soon as possible. All applicationsmustinclude a cover letter addressing the essential criteria
For more information or to confidentially discuss this opportunity please contactAnthony HR Partner onor via
KU Childrens Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put childrens 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
