Area Manager
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$ 125000 - 125000
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Job Description
AMIGA Montessori is a family run business that is expanding rapidly in the market. We are a 15 centre and counting organisation that provides quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to six years in purposebuilt centres. AMIGA Montessori provides a holistic educational program that is structured around the Montessori pillars including practical life sensory experiences mathematics culture and language which aligns with and is governed by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
AMIGA Montessori is looking for an Area Manager to join our Head Office team.
What Amiga Montessori can offer you:
A salary above industry standards
Car allowance
Generous bonus structure
Birthday leave
Customised training and development programs
Discounted childcare services
Supportive leadership team driven by strong values
Full support from an established Head Office team
Work in a company where your voice matters and can actually affect cultural and systemic change.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for ensuring the compliant operationally and financially effective running of up to 10 childcare centres you will be the main point of call for
the centres Directors and will report directly to an Operations Manager.
Support the Directors and Services in ensuring consistent and effective implementation of the companys educational program while keeping programs and practices up to date.
Lead mentor and foster positive relationships with families ensuring the individual needs of each family are met. Including handling of any escalated parent complaints
or notifiable incidents.
Oversee the strategic plans and offerings for children and families at each service.
Provide support and training to the Centre Directors and staff ensuring the safety care and wellbeing of the children and families.
Ensure accurate reporting of incidents/accidents by the designated supervisor and handle appropriate responses to serious incidents and compliance including running
all CCYP investigations checking and tweaking all NQATIS notifications.
Maintain high standards of presentation and hygiene creating a welcoming and loving environment that offers children indoor and outdoor experiences.
Ensure all financial aspects of the centre are managed by the Director to the agreed standards including running monthly KPI reports controlling wages and spending.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet childtoeducator ratios. Including workforce planning and approval of new vacancies and positions.
Maintain close communication with the Approved Provider regarding the general operation of each service.
Optimize and maintain occupancy rates at all times.
You will work from the centres each day from 9.30am5.30pm rotating centres per a set centre schedule.
Interstate travel may be a requirement of the role as we grow.
About you:
35 years experience as an Area Manager or in a similar role overseeing and supporting multiple services.
Possession of a Bachelors degree in teaching a Bachelors degree in Education specializing in Early Childhood or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Exceptional understanding of mandatory reporting the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) the National Quality Framework (NQF) and related legislation.
Familiarity with Assessment and Rating processes.
Financial acumen in managing budgets costs and profit and loss statements.
Strong leadership and management skills with a proactive and ownershipdriven approach.
Montessori experience/qualifications is desirable
How to apply:
For any queries regarding the position or application process contact Imogen Robertson onor email
AMIGA MONTESSORI IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
