Centre Director KU Fox Valley Preschool Wahroonga

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The Preschool

KU Fox Valley Preschool is a 30 place preschool located inWahroonga. The service prides themselves on creating a quality learning environment and promoting a strong sense of belonging within the local community. The Service is adjacent to a bush reserve which presents opportunities for the children to explore and traverse our large playground and to be at one with nature.

This is a12 month parental leave coveropportunity for a Preschool Director to innovate inspire motivate and lead a dedicated team. 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.

This role will be teaching on the floor 4 days a week and have 1 day a week dedicated to administration duties. You will have support of a dedicated and experienced service administrator as well as the Education and Quality team Education Support Manager child Wellbeing team Learning and Development facilitator and wider support services available across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be available to work 7.6 hours MondayFriday during term time you will receive a generous directors allowance in addition to sector leading payrates.

Having an interest in nature and sustainability would be advantageous to ensure upkeep of the veggie garden and native beehive nesting boxes as well as leading regular bushwalking with local community groups.

The Role

Commencing from the 17th July 2025 this is a full time position working 7.6 hours per day MondayFriday on a 12 month parental leave contract. You will receive a generous directors allowance and accrue stand down leave during term time all in addition to usual annual leave entitlements.

If that sounds like you Join KU and take the next step in your career!

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
• Up to 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave on top of government provisions
• Teachers Accreditation/Support team
• Generous annual pay increases
• 5 additional personal leave days for servicebased staff
• Access to variety of salary packaging options
• 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.

Of course you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• A completed ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree and proficient NESA Accreditation
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience with a minimum of 2 years management experience
• Assessment and Rating Experience
• 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 andAnaphylaxis Management certificates
• 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:

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