Preschool Director | KU Koala Preschool at KU Children's Services

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Child Protection Legislation, First Aid, CPR, Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis Management, Education And Care Services National Law, Early Years Learning Framework, Leadership, Community Engagement, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Child Safety, Wellness, Mentoring

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

KU Koala Preschool Permanent Full Time Term Based Preschool For the ninth consecutive year, KU has been recognised as an Employer of Choice. This ongoing recognition reflects our workplace culture where people thrive, innovate, and build lifelong careers through meaningful investment in their future. KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, families, and educators. At KU Koala, we celebrate childhood in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our longstanding team, many of whom have been with us for over a decade, are deeply engaged in the local community and passionate about early childhood education. The Preschool KU Koala Preschool is a 40-place service set in a beautiful garden environment with mature trees and open spaces. Our play-based program sparks curiosity and a love of learning through rich, engaging experiences. Educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, creating a calm and inspiring setting where children are encouraged to wonder, discover, and grow. This is a permanent, full-time leadership opportunity, working 7.6 hours Monday to Friday. Do you: Have a passion for working with children? Aspire to further your career? Want sector-leading pay and benefits? Want to be recognised for your contributions? Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues? If that sounds like you, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey. You will need: Australian working rights A current NSW Working with Children Check An ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree Completed training in Child Protection legislation Current First Aid and CPR certificates, plus approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates NESA Teacher Accreditation Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Experience the KU Difference KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including: Generous annual pay increases Five additional personal leave days for service-based staff Up to 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave Access to a variety of salary packaging options KU Plus: extensive employee benefits program with discounts from 400+ retailers A strong focus on staff wellness through our Health & Wellbeing portal Access to free professional learning An inclusive culture with a shared vision Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues How to apply Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Applications close: 6pm Sunday 16th November Want to know more? Contact Anthony, HR Partner via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). Follow the KU Careers Facebook page for updates on new roles, KU news, and interview tips. KU is committed to social justice, inclusion, 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 a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in our services and programs. KU has zero tolerance for harm or abuse of children.

Responsibilities

The Preschool Director will lead a nurturing and supportive environment at KU Koala Preschool, fostering strong relationships with children and families. The role involves overseeing the play-based program and ensuring compliance with educational standards and regulations.