We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Centre Director/ Teacher for our 25-place exceeding-rated preschool in Crows Nest, who will oversee the operations and educational program of the service. The preschool operates 8:15am - 3:45pm each day during schools terms only.
This role offers a flexible schedule with 4 days per week: 

• 6 hours on Monday and Tuesday for Centre Director duties (non-contact)
• 8 hours on Thursday and Friday for Teaching duties

This is a fixed term contract  until December 2025.

The key requirements of the role are as follows:  

• Lead and develop a team of educators and teachers to deliver high quality education and care.  

• Be responsible for the day to day management and leadership of the centre across the week and undertake classroom teaching duties two days per week.

• Build and nurture relationships with families, community stakeholders including local schools and support services.  

• Ensure regulatory compliance with legislation and standards 

• Engage collaboratively within Gowrie Centre Director network and other support structures and resources. 
   

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Shirley Road Preschool Crows Nest  

•  Above award rates of pay    

• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub   

• Generous resource provisioning for classrooms  

• Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives  

• Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends  

• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives   

• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members   

• Discounted child-care fees 

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Generous retail discount program    

We are seeking someone who can truly be an ambassador for early education and our organisation, inclusive of Gowrie NSW vision and values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authentic.  

Essential requirements for the position are:  

• Must Hold Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification) and Teacher Accreditation with NESA 

• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP etc.)  

• Completion of approved Child Protection course 

• Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates  

• Experience managing a centre and leading a team, with proven ability to balance business acumen and pedagogy  

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice  

• Open to learning, well organised and clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills  

Next steps:   
 
To apply, please upload your most recent resume.  
Any questions? Please contact  Gus on 0403 190 281  
 
Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.    
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.  

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.