Director | KU Merewether Preschool at KU Children's Services

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pedagogical Leadership, Team Management, Relationship Building, Rostering, Mentoring, Policy Implementation, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Planning, Child Safety Practices, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

As a cherished fixture in the community since 1959, KU Merewether Preschool has built a strong reputation for providing rich, personalized education and care, tailored to meet each child’s unique needs in a warm, family-focused, and supportive environment. We are deeply committed to fostering a space where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore their world and develop a lifelong love for learning. At KU Merewether, we believe that every child is capable and curious, and we provide a wide variety of hands-on experiences to spark their imagination and build their confidence. Children engage in a diverse range of activities designed to promote their growth and development, including visual arts, music, gardening, and physical play. Our thoughtfully planned learning experiences extend to building and construction activities, sand and water play, and even exciting science experiments that encourage inquiry and discovery. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, family programs and early intervention services and remains proudly Not For Profit. The Role We are looking for someone with previous directing experience who is ECT qualified to lead the team on a permanent basis, working 7.6 hours a day, Monday-Friday. This is a blended teaching and non-teaching director role with a generous director’s allowance with dedicated time to work with educators and children to guide and support pedagogy and practice with a high functioning team. You will bring your sound pedagogical knowledge, experience of developing and maintaining relationships with children, families, staff and Commonwealth Bank, rostering, mentoring, daily routines, policy implementation whilst building a harmonious working environment. You will have support of a dedicated and experienced service administrator as well as the Education and Quality Manager, Education Support Manager, Child Safe and Wellbeing team, Learning and Development facilitator and wider support services available across the organisation. Experience the KU Difference KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including: * Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award, * Generous annual pay increases * Staff discount on childcare fees * 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, * Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to paid government entitlements * Access to variety of salary packaging options, * Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation, * 94% of staff say we live our values, * KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers, * Blue Light Discount Card * KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal, * Access to extensive free professional learning, * An inclusive culture with a shared vision, * Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces, * Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues. Of course, you will need: * Australian working rights * At least 2 years of previous directing experience * A current NSW Working with Children Check * An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree * Completed Child Protection Training, National Child Safety Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices * Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates * NESA Teacher Accreditation * Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) * Working knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF) How to apply? Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button. Applications will close on: 6:00pm Sunday 24th May 2026 Want to know more? Contact Sarah, HR Partner via careers@ku.com.au [careers@ku.com.au] or on 02 9268 3959 (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU. KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high-functioning team of educators to guide pedagogy and practice in a blended teaching and non-teaching director role. Manage daily routines, rostering, and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and stakeholders.