Education and Quality Manager VIC | KU Children's Services
KU Children's Services
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Permanent Full Time with a monthly RDO
- Senior ECE management and pedagogical leadership opportunity
- Hybrid/Remote role supporting KU's Victorian services + travel interstate to NSW central office.
- 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 long-term 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
- 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
- VIT Accreditation
- Current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Minimum of a three or four year Early Childhood Teaching qualification from an ACECQA recognised tertiary provider
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership 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
- Generous annual pay increases
- 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
- 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
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.