Quality individualised early childhood education - each child's strengths and needs are taken into account when programming activities (Early Years Learning Framework). Plenty of resources and a stable caring team of 10 educators, well qualified and experienced.
Rated Exceeding in the National Quality System which means ongoing Quality Improvement and constant reflection on what is best practice. The atmosphere is happy and organised, with happy sociable children. The local schools are always grateful for the way the children are prepared for school.
Links with the community in the small town are strong. Places in the centre are highly sought after and it runs at 98-100% capacity.
The staff retention rate is very good and management takes a personal interest in the welfare of each team member. Rosters are managed to ensure fairness, birthdays recognised, family needs considered and 5 wellbeing days are added to the 10 personal leave days for full-time staff.
Needs for resources, repairs, maintenance are promptly dealt with. Pay is according to qualifications and experience.
Professional development training is organised and paid for by management, including wages while at training.
Application, CV, cover letter, academic transcript, ID
Face to face interview with Director and Owner of approx 30 min
Educational leader and director allowances
If staff resign, and promotion is, therefore, possible, existing staff members are offered the opportunity to apply first.