Nominated Supervisor / Educational Leader – Twin Towns Kindergarten

Twin Towns Kindergarten is a non-profit community kindergarten affiliated with Lady Gowrie QLD. Based in beautiful Coolangatta, operational since 1961, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant, community-based service where everyone feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play.

You will be supported by a small and highly engaged team who are passionate about nurturing confident, curious learners in a setting that celebrates individuality and connection to nature and culture. As a Nature Play Kindy (with a Nature Play program including nature walks), we have a large natural outdoor learning environment and spacious well-resourced classroom for you to make a meaningful impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a rare chance to join Twin Towns Kindergarten in one of two opportunities. Either as a part-time Nominated Supervisor/ECT (Director) OR as a part-time Educational Leader/ECT.

What you’ll do:

Both positions include:

• Leadership and Management: fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the team. Managing operations, rosters and budgets in partnership with admin support and the committee.
• Continuous Quality Improvement: with the team and learning program. Drive growth and learning, facilitating professional development, enhancing children’s engagement through promoting inclusive practices and enriching nature play.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance, aligning daily practices with legislative requirements and Lady Gowrie Qld policies.

Additional Key Responsibilities for the Nominated Supervisor/ECT role include:

• Financial Management and Service Administration: including enrolments, government funding, accountability reports
• WHS: in conjunction with the Committee

WHY WORK FOR US:

• Affiliation with Lady Gowrie QLD, who provide a support contact, and offer networking and PD opportunities.
• Paid Recess Leave
• Work life balance (hours are 7.30am to 3.30pm – Sessional Kindergarten)
• Experienced Team – all are invested in working to drive a positive and collaborative culture
• Dedicated Committee – a supportive group of volunteer parents invested in supporting the Kindy team

THE ESSENTIALS:

You will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (desirable)
• Blue Card (paid or exemption) and current Senior First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Child protection certificate
• Australian work rights (permanent work rights preferred)
• Nature Play Qualifications and/or experiences, and enthusiasm to upskill

Key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership skills: mentoring teams, collaboration and supporting active team participation in planning activities
• Demonstrated excellence in forming on–going professional relationships with families and community stakeholders
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Childhood and Care Legislation and the Assessment and Rating process
• Experience in implementing and delivering a high quality, play based Kindergarten program including knowledge of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the service and professional learning
• Commitment in supporting the kindergarten’s Indigenous perspectives

APPLY NOW!

If you’d like to join our team, we invite you to apply with a Resume and brief cover letter. Please ensure you detail in your cover letter which of the positions you would like to be considered for.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, which may mean we are in a position to job offer before the advertising is closed so don’t miss out – apply now!

Visit https://www.twintownskindy.com.au/

Twin Towns Kindergarten is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Twin Towns Kindergarten is a child safe organisation, and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures.