Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. We are seeking an experienced Diploma Room Leader to join our established team at our Hunters Hill service. You will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs, while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre. Benefits for you: Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance Competitive above-award remuneration $1,000-1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification) 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave) $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply) Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply) Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office Employee Assistance Program About the role: As the Room Leader in our Babies Room, you will be responsible for: Leading the daily operation of the 0–1,5 year room Creating a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment Supporting secure attachments and emotional well-being Guiding and mentoring educators in your room Building strong partnerships with families and other team members. Ensuring documentation and compliance remain of a high standard Supporting continuous improvement aligned with the NQF and EYLF. About you: Diploma in Early Childhood Studies. Current Working with Children Check. Outstanding level of verbal and written communication Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS) Strong computer skills Current approved First Aid Certificate Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on 0485 982 445 for more information. Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment: Little Zak’s is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
