Career Opportunities
Assistant Centre Manager
Job no: 513438
Work type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Newcastle - Central Coast
Categories: Education & Training
Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Fern Bay! We are a 104-place service with 6 learning environments separated into 3 key age groups. We are tucked away in the small tight knit estate of Seaside Fern Bay which allows for meaningful relationships and connections with our local community. We pride ourselves on providing meaningful play-based programs through the Life-long learning approach, placing children at the core of our planning as capable, competent, and creative individuals who have a right and are encouraged to contribute to their own learning. You will have the opportunity to be a part of a close team that prides itself on professional relationships and guidance ensuring that all educators have access to equal opportunities and professional development.
Join a supportive Centre Manager and Area Manager to assist with the day-to-day running of the centre and help nurture and inspire children and staff alike! Does this sound like you:
1. Motivate and lead a team of educators to create a positive and fun working environment.
2. Support the Centre Manager to manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets.
3. Create long-lasting connections with your local community including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service.
4. Mentor and support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards
About you:
5. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
6. A current Working with Children’s Check
7. Experience in a management or leadership role
8. Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standard
9. Available to work Mon-Fri on a rotating roster
Why work for Affinity?
10. If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.
11. Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
12. To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.
Our Safety Commitment
At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.
Affinity Advantages
13. 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
14. 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
15. A permanent role
16. Flexible working hoursfor one of Australia’s largest childcare groups
17. Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
18. Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
19. Scholarships for Bachelor or Masters in Early Childhood Education
20. Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor
21. Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS Health
22. Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
23. Insurance benefits via Bupa