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Assistant Director


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Carlisle, England


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Assistant Director | Goodstart Carlisle | Fulltime, Fixed-Term | $34 - $57 p/h Use your experience in early learningandwork alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team Work for Australia’s Largest Not-for-Profit Competitive pay + childcare discount + salary packaging available Are you an experienced early learning professional who’s ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business? As the Assistant Director, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.In this role, you will: Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence Use and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Carlisle: Goodstart Early Learning Carlisle is located on the corner of Archer Street and Rutland Avenue, within walking distance of the Carlisle train station. Families and educators at our centre come from a variety of different cultures, and we celebrate and embrace this diversity. Fixed Term – 38 hours a week, until March 2024 Onsite parking Supportive and friendly team Opening hours 6:30am – 6:30pm What Goodstart can offer you: Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education) 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 Tax benefits through salary packaging – a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career ️ Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in you r personal leave per year ️ Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you Supporting our people and protecting our children We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. About the companyGoodstart Early Learning are here to give your Child the best start to Learning, from Kindergarten to Pre-School and Child Care. Book a Centre tour today. NoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at or 407-000-0000.#J-18808-Ljbffr