EducationInclusion Support Manager | KU Children's Services

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Childrens 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 childrens 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-dayposition that involves visiting KU Services working from home and in our heritage listed office on York Street in Sydney CBDopposite theQueen Victoria Building. To see where our services are located visit our website: 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 childrens 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 Directors role
A solid understanding of childrens 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
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Comprehensive skills in One Drive Microsoft Word Excel Teams and Outlook
Experience managing budgets
A drivers 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 onorvia (please note:applications arenotaccepted 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 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

DescriptionTravel to KU Preschools and Long Day Care services across greater SydneyPermanent opportunity4 Days per weekSince 1895 KU has been and proudly remains a not-for-profit organisation (NFP)KU Childrens Services (KU) is a leading NFP provider of nearly 110 early childhood education and care s...