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Cuddles Early Learning and Childcare Bertram WA At Cuddles, we care - by way of virtue, and career! Nurturing Our Future since 1995, Cuddles Early Learning & Childcare is a WA familyowned and operated business, with a familycentric team. With 10 different locations, our team is making a difference in the lives of children & their families all over Perth. Our longserving Educators and low staff turnover rate help us to create a stable and secure environment for both our kids and our team to grow and shinea true testament to a company that really values and respects its people! If you are looking for the opportunity to grow and develop your career within the Early Education industry, then we may be the perfect fit. The Opportunity We''re looking for an absolute SUPERSTAR to join us as the new CENTRE MANAGER at our purposebuilt, bustling Centre in Bertram, WA! You will provide pedagogical leadership to ensure quality care and education programmes for children, and direction, support, and continuous learning for staff as part of the Educational Leader role. You will deliver vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate childrens programmes that are developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children as per the approved Learning Frameworks. Your role is to ensure that the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements and to maintain compliance with the regulations as prescribed by the Education and Care Regulatory Unit along with all legal and statutory requirements. You will encourage staff, families and communities of the service to actively reflect on and assess the services practices using SelfAssessment and contribute to the quality and success of the service using the Quality Improvement Plan. You will work to achieve and maintain a continuously clean and safe environment through compliance with prescribed hygiene and safety practices within the service. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager on all aspects of the centre and team that you manage. Responsibilities Be the Responsible person of the service and act in the best interest of the children, families, staff and the communities. Be the Educational Leader of the service and provide support, guidance and direction in regards to the curriculum planning, routines, practices and procedures within the rooms and the service. Oversee administrative duties or otherwise in relation to but not limited to: DESE reporting, family accounts, fee collection, information sheets, communication. Complete reporting requirements as directed by management, for example rosters and other checklists, etc. Regularly contribute to the SelfAssessment and Quality Improvement Plan. Organise and be involved in community events. In all work activity deliver the Services philosophy, policies and procedures as prescribed. Provide a safe, clean, appropriate environment for the children in your care. Keep abreast of latest research in theory and practice for Early Childhood Education and Care by participating in relevant seminars or inservice trainings and programmes. Develop and maintain partnerships with families and trusting relationships with children and staff. Advocate for children and families and be available as a resource person to families. Be sensitive to and respect the diversity of social and cultural backgrounds of children in care and ensure these children and their families feel welcomed. Liaise and interact with families and children in a friendly and nonjudgemental way. Strive for continuous improvement and excellence in customer service. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and actively work to communicate and build professional relationships with the team. Participate in bimonthly and contribute to regular management meetings. Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding families, children and other staff members. Ensure the Operations Manager is informed of any problem arising, which would affect the children, families or the smooth running of the service. Always adhere to the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations as well as the Services Policies, Practices and Philosophy. Any other duties, within the scope of the position, as specified by the Operations Manager. Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required. Benefits & Perks An attractive Salary Package of $100,000, performance incentives and staff discount. To be part of an enthusiastic, energetic, and hardworking team of professionals. To be part of a supportive familyowned and operated business. To be rewarded, recognised, and appreciated for the value you bring! Qualifications Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and minimum 3 years experience in the industry. Current Senior First Aid Certificate. Approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training. Acceptance from Working with Children Check. National Police Clearance. Child Protection training. Knowledge & Experience Understanding of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care National Law and Regulations along with the Nationally Approved Early Years Learning Frameworks. Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office. Skills, Competencies & Attributes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to adapt with audience. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner. Willingness to assist and support others as required and to work as a team. Organised, selfdirected and reliable. Professional demeanour and appearance. Able to handle pressure and diffuse tough situations. Positive approach to change. DREAM. DISCOVER. BECOME! If you are ready for your next chapter at Cuddles, hit APPLY NOW! To apply for the position, please email your resume and cover letter to *******@cuddlesearlylearning.com.au [link removed] #J-18808-Ljbffr